Volume Ten Issue One New Car Park for Market St Macedon Ranges Mayor Jennifer Anderson has announced that the new 29 space off street car park in Market St will be sealed starting in March. The vacant land adjacent to the existing all day Car Park in Market St will be transformed into an asphalt off street car park. As well two disabled parking spaces will be provided. New kerb and channel and landscaping will be part of the project. Council Director of Assets & Operations Dale Thornton said that the $210,000 project will be constructed by local firm Seivers and that the spaces will be all day parking. Kyneton and District Business and Tourism President Angela Aaltink welcomed the announcement. “KDBATA urged the Council to purchase the land to add to the number of all day car parks for shoppers and workers. “We are delighted that the site is about to be sealed” she said. The works will take four weeks. KDBATA President Angela Aaltink of Angobys with Executive Member Clare McKenna of Aesop’s Attic Bookshop inspect the soon to be surfaced Carpark Centre Nears Completion Construction of Kyneton District Health’s ambulatory care centre is on schedule, with the first stage of the transition to the new building expected in early March. The $7.4M facility provides one point of access to integrated health services – focussing on rehab, mental health and primary care. Published third Thursday of each even month It will house Kyneton District Health’s Community Nurses and Primary Health Clinic, Kyneton Community Mental Health (Bendigo Health) and Cobaw Community Health Services. KDH Chief Executive Maree Cuddihy (pictured) knows this collaboration will make it easier for people to get quality care close to home. The shared space will facilitate a more coordinated and seamless approach to delivery, with benefits for staff and community. Workers are close to finishing the modern consulting and treatment rooms. The next stage is to install technologies and move in equipment and staff. This includes set-up of the gym and a simulated bathroom and kitchen, designed to help patients regain their independence and quality of life after a hospital stay. Landscaping work is underway, including the mobility garden at the rear, where patients can develop motor skills. Once the first stage is complete the portables will be removed, increasing free car parks. There will also be capacity for the local bus to deliver patients and visitors to the door. The state-of-the-art helipad is expected to be operational once site works are complete. Negotiations are underway for two local general practices to move into the building. An opening celebration is expected mid-year. February 2015 Taste of Kyneton? Yes Please! Food lovers flocked to Kyneton Racecourse on Sun Feb 15 to sample Kyneton’s famed fare at ‘Taste of Kyneton’ hosted by the Rotary Club of Kyneton in conjunction with Kyneton Community Park Inc. Many of the district’s food, wine and drink providers were there in marquees under the shade of the Course’s magnificent oaks. The visitors were delighted with the experience with more than 1,000 enjoyed browsing the many food stalls and listening to music provided by Grim Fawkner, King Maxwell and Dan McDonald. Youngest Connect Deliverer People of all ages deliver Kyneton Connect. In December Lila (below) and her mum Clare joined the team. If you could spare about an hour once every 2 months to help we would love to hear from you. Please call Eric on 54222990. Page 1 Community Park April Start The foundation works for the Kyneton Community Park in the Kyneton Botanic Gardens will start in April. The construction of Kyneton Community Park will now be led by Laidlaw and Laidlaw–the Park’s landscape architects–and project managed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. An event to enable residents to find out more about the interactive park’s unique design will be held in the Botanic Gardens on Sat Mar 21 from 1pm. The Community Park will be a unique nature-based environment at the historic Kyneton Botanic Gardens for people of all ages and abilities to picnic, celebrate, exercise and play. It will be a place for all Kyneton residents—from babies to grandparents and everyone in between—and will be a celebration of the local history and community of Kyneton. The Community Park’s Amy Cockroft Kyneton Community Park Inc, the community group that has lead the design and funding of Kyneton Community Park since 2007 believes their mission had been achieved, and has decided to dissolve. “We believe that our job is done, and we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved,” said outgoing President Amy Cockroft. “The project has attracted strong community support over the past nine years, with many people donating time, money and expertise to the idea. Page 2 “The coming together of such concerted community effort, a wonderful site, and a brilliant design is truly a rare thing,” Amy continued. “Our role, as Kyneton Community Park Inc, has been to incorporate the community’s needs and wants into a beautiful park, and to lobby for the funding of the Park. “We feel we have achieved this now. The technicalities of construction and funding acquittals are better managed by the Council.” In 2012, Kyneton Community Park Inc delivered a concept plan that brought together many years of community consultation. On the strength of that concept plan, $900,000 has been committed to the Park through local, state and federal governments. The Library and Children 0-5 It’s never too early to begin reading to your baby. Exploring and playing with books, singing nursery rhymes, talking about pictures in books, and listening to stories are the building blocks for language and literacy development. Kyneton Library has a great collection of board books with simple, bright, large pictures and designs, which are ideal for babies 0-6 months. For infants 6-12 months, the Library has books with bits to touch and flaps to lift. Kyneton Library has specially tailored preschool programs: Baby Rhyme Time, Tuesday 10.30am A fun-filled interactive program for new parents with babies aged up to one year. Toddler Time, Monday 10.30am Simple stories, finger plays, songs and rhymes for 1 to 2 year olds. Storytime, Wednesday 10.30am - Read -aloud stories, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and a craft activity to suit children aged 3-5 years. For more information, contact Kyneton Library 3 Baynton St, 54221365. School’s New Building Open Children at Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School have started the 2015 year in their exciting new learning space. Built over the past 12 months, the flexible space includes learning spaces, planning rooms, toilets and offices. The Building overlooks the vegetable garden and oval and provides a wonderful connection to the School’s Stephanie Alexander Kitchen program. Over coming months plans for a staged landscape design will commence to further enhance the building. Speaking Italian? Lisa Boggio is seeking contact from people who would be interested in forming a small informal group to speak Italian. “We could meet once or twice monthly in local cafes and have Italian conversation over a coffee, help and correct each other etc” Lisa said. Call Lisa on 54232131. Independent Units for RM Begg RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care have announced plans to build twelve, twobedroom villa style independent units on the site of the cleared land fronting Edgecombe St. These are in a prime location, close to town amenities and will be built to a high specification. Interest is already high. Information packs are available from RM Begg at 27-35 Epping St oh 54222415. RM Begg is also pleased to announce that recently another 3 year Accreditation was achieved for the Aged Care facility. International Women’s Day “Paint it Purple” symbolises justice and dignity, the theme of the Zonta Club of Kyneton’s 2015 International Women’s Day Dinner on 4 March. This year’s Dinner will be held in the Kyneton Town Hall with an innovative Victorian woman of note, Professor Susan Sawyer, as guest speaker. In 2013, Professor Susan Sawyer, who holds joint appointments at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne, was inducted into the Victorian Women's Honour Roll, for her work in adolescent health. Catering for the dinner will be by Taste-Full Catering Service. Tickets are $50 with BYO drinks. Contact Kath Breen on 0427547659 for bookings. Professor Susan Sawyer Mr Wale Returns to KDHS After a gap of some 2 years Mr Roger Wale i s a ga in c ar r yin g out colonoscopies at Kyneton District Health Service. Mr Wale who is Head of Colorectal Surgery at the Alfred Hospital conducts colonoscopies at the Kyneton Hospital once a month on a Tuesday. Roger Wale has assisted many local residents over the years and is one of the specialists at the Kyneton Specialist Medical Centre in Simpson Street. He resumed at KDHS on Feb 10. Kyneton Probus AGM The Probus Club of Kyneton Inc. will conduct its Annual General Meeting at the Kyneton Bowling Club at 9.30am on Wed Mar 4. Beer Tastings Beckon Victoria's best home-brew beers will be at the Melbourne Brewers' Beerfest which is to be hosted at Kyneton’s Royal George Hotel from Feb 27 to Mar 1. The George Hotel is excited to be hosting this premium competition for the first time. Typically the Beerfest attracts over 150 entries across more than 30 different beer styles,. It is Victoria's longest-running open craft beer brewing competition, and is run by Melbourne Brewers' Club. Blind tastings will allow judges to compare and score beers, whilst members of the public can learn more about different beer styles and craft brewing, and taste any leftover beers of course! “Whether you are a craft beer brewer or connoisseur, join us to meet like-minded people and enjoy one of the friendliest pubs, fast becoming Kyneton's craft beer and cider destination. Come and see us at the George if you are interested in participating as a competitor, judge or steward.” Royal George owner Lucinda Brown said For more details, call the Royal George Hotel on 54221390 or view: www.melbournebrewers.org. Student success at KSC With the recent announcement of first round tertiary offers for last year’s Year 12 students, Kyneton Secondary College announced that eighty five percent of the school’s 2014 students received their first round offer. 62% of the offers were for University placements and 38% for TAFE. College Principal, Mark Ridgeway said that he was very proud of the results and that they reflected the high standard of education delivered by government schools throughout the district. “Last year, our College Dux achieved the highest ATAR score of all schools, private or public, across the Macedon Ranges and our Dux Proximus achieved the equal second highest score across the schools,” he said. “I am extremely proud of the achievements of both Isobel and Josh and also of all of our students from last year. Dux Isobel Todd whose ATAR was 98.45 will study Science at Melbourne University and dux proximus Josh Thorpe (ATAR 97.7) will undertake Engineering at RMIT. RM Begg Easter Fair The RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care Auxiliary will hold their Annual Easter Fair in the grounds of Duck, Duck, Goose & Larder cnr Piper & Ebden Sts on Easter Saturday Apr 4 from 9am to 1pm. Stalls include home baked goodies, jams & preserves, books, trash & treasure, plants, toys, handcrafts and more. There will be an Easter Bonnet Competition for children under 12, 10-11am. Dux Isobel Todd I wish them all the very best for their respective futures.” Mr Ridgeway also said that the new school year had started well with the new Year 7 students in particular settling in very quickly. The annual Year 7 BBQ held at the school on the evening of Mon Feb 16 was an opportunity for new parents to the school to meet the teachers, students and other families involved with Year 7. Page 3 New Baptist Pastor On Sun Feb 1 the Kyneton Baptist Church welcomed and inducted a new pastor Simon Burnett, replacing Rev. Ryan Smith who resigned to become the Victorian/Tasmanian director of Global Interaction. This is Simon’s first pastoral appointment, but he has extensive church leadership experience and undertook an internship at Essendon Baptist Church in 2010. Simon achieved a degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communications before completing a masters degree in theology at Tabor College in 2013. Simon and his family moved into town earlier this month and are already enjoying life in a country town. Simon is a keen hiker, rider, and camper. “I love to hear people’s stories and connect with them on their own personal journey. There’s something powerful in our personal narratives, and how that broadly connects with spirituality” Simon said. KPS Captains Installed Kyneton Primary School Captains for 2015 Jack Turner, Isaac Morris–Perrot, Kaitlyn Cafari and Emily Ord were presented with their badges at a school assembly in the first week of February. “This is a great honor for these students and they have already impressed me with their confidence and willingness to help me out as the new Principal” Acting Principal Loren Peavey said. Ms Peavey will be Acting Principal for term 1&2 this year while Mrs Pearce is away on her well-deserved long service leave. “I have had the pleasure of meeting our new Prep students and their parents. It is so exciting to see the children’s faces full of curiosity and anticipation. “Well done also to the parents for growing such wonderful little people who have settled so well into school life. “For the next 4 weeks as a reward the Preps will have Wednesdays off to recharge their batteries” Loren said. Page 4 Jenna Kelley WFDRT, Linsay Potter Graham Cockerell (Pakenham Lions) Allison Horley, Dave Quarrell & Gerard Rutter 100 bales of hay were delivered to the Kyneton Showgrounds on Sat Feb 7 to provide relief to farmers affected by recent fires in the Pastoria and Blackhill areas. The Pakenham Lions Club and Victorian disaster-relief volunteer group, the Walking Forward Disaster Relief Team, worked together to source and transport the bales from Gippsland. Kyneton Lions Club volunteers helped to unload the hay on Saturday, and have commenced delivering bales to fire-affected landowners who have registered with Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s fire recovery team. Music Festival Feb 20 & 21 Mynas Retreat Macedon Ranges Indian Myna Action Group trappers are making an impact. “With simple wire traps our members have trapped more than 1700 Indian mynas in the last 12 months. MRIMAG’s goal is the reduction and control of numbers of this invasive pest species and we are thrilled with these results from the 205 trappers across the shire and town coordinators” MRIMAG spokesperson Peter Harding reported.. Jenny Zimmerman, a trapper in the local area, said “I had a flock of a dozen Indian mynas which pretty much ruled my garden. In my first month of trapping I very easily caught 13 mynas, and that pretty much cleared my garden of them”. For information about this free program Em: psharding77@gmail.com or call Peter on 0419625600. Hay for Fire-affected Residents Asst Principal Sue White (l) and acting Principal Loren Peavey with School Captains ‘Kyneton, Darling!’ Produced by The Kyneton Theatre Company ‘Kyneton, Darling!’ is best described as a highly controversial, bitter-sweet comedy with a sprinkling of wonderful old show tunes. Penned by local award-winning author and “Neighbours” scriptwriter, Christopher Milne, the production will premiere at Kyneton's Red Brick Hall. The play will be performed on 3 consecutive weekends Mar 14 & 15, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29. Saturdays will be evening performances commencing at 8pm and Sundays matinees at 2.30pm. Entry for the Gala premiere on Mar 14 will be $25 and for all other sessions $20/$15. Ticket sales through Trybooking and enquiries to 54274210. The third annual Kyneton Music Festival is set to return this weekend Fri Feb 20 and Sat Feb 21with a talented and diverse line-up of artists including Laura Jean, Money For Rope, Charles Jenkins & Cherrywood. Performances will take place across Kyneton, including music venue MajorTom’s, The Pizza & Wine Club, the Stockroom sculpture garden, plus acoustic shows in the Red Brick Hall. The Kyneton Mechanics Institute will once again transform into the festival hub, with an indoor evening stage and outdoor stage under the big oak tree with a fine selection of food and beverages. The Festival will also incorporate the community event Music in the Churches. Full weekend pass $70, day passes available. For more details visit the Festival website. SHC 'Senior Learning Village' After a thorough design, planning and development phase, construction has commenced on Stage 1 of Sacred Heart College’s Senior Learning Village, which will house the College’s Year 10 students, VCAL courses and Careers and Enterprise Centre. Stage 1 comprises of a two-storey, state-of-the-art Education Centre that fully embraces best-practice in contemporary design in secondary education. The project commits Sacred Heart College to one of its largest ever projects - both in terms of structural complexity and financial investment. College Principal, Mr Craig Holmes believes that this facility will provide for contemporary learning and teaching, as well as a venue where students will be invited into the conversations about their future aspirations, with the intention of building a sense of purpose and motivation in Years 10 -12. Stage 1 of the building is expected to be completed by August 2015. The photo below shows the site works currently underway, and nestled in the background on the right, is the Arthurson Atrium our most recent completed building project. 'The Atrium' has surpassed all expectations, both as a cafeteria for students to gather at Recess and Lunch, but also as a social hub for College events during and after hours as well as the rapidly increasing, level of enquiry from outside groups and the broader College community. Lost Trades Fair The eagerly anticipated 2nd Lost Trades Fair will be held at the Kyneton Racecourse on Mar 7 & 8. Artisans from more than 60 ancient and traditional trades and crafts will demonstrate their skills. Bookings can be made online via Trybooking. Big Breakfast Attendance Australia Day Breakfast January 26 The Annual Australia Day Breakfast held in the Kyneton Mechanics Reserve organised by Kyneton’s Service Clubs, Lions, Rotary and Zonta, and the RSL drew its biggest crowd in some years. Early morning celebrators shared breakfast with fellow citizens at tables covering the entire lawn in the middle of the Reserve. New Location for Monument The Light Horse Monument will be returned to Kyneton following the Avalon Airshow, which runs from Feb 24 to Mar 1. The Monument will be located on the grassed area at the front of the Kyneton Police Station, between the flagpoles and the large tree near the police station entrance. The exact location will be finalised once Council’s arborist has inspected the site to ensure that no tree roots are affected by the concrete slab for the Monument. The monument was removed from its initial site on the grassed area in the Mechanics Reserve Dec 24 following vandalism and expressions of concern from community groups who used the area. Zonta’s Young Women’s Award The Zonta Club of Kyneton is encouraging young women to apply for an exciting International award. The Young Women in Public Affairs Award honours young women aged 16 -19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public service, government and volunteer organisations in supporting Zonta’s aims to advance the status of women. Applications close on Mar 6. L oc a l s ec ond a r y s ch ool s and community organisations are urged to encourage suitably interested young women to apply for these awards. More information - Zonta Kyneton website or call Kath Breen 54223882. Company and a Fun Day Out Cobaw’s Social Support and Respite Programs (for older people and people with a disability) currently have vacancies in some of their popular local programs. Monday outings: A small group of women who travel around the local area for shopping and lunches. Tuesday in house: A group of older men and women. Centre based activities include games, craft and gentle exercise. Hot lunch provided. Thursday outing: A small group of older people from Kyneton, Malmsbury and Woodend who travel around the local area for lunches and shopping excursions. Saturday: A group of people with a disability who meet on the last Saturday of each month. The group goes out to various places locally providing respite for their families. Interested in attending? Call Caroline Sarah on 54211666. Cathouse Players in Kyneton Rehearsals are well underway for Cathouse Players’ first production this year, the hilarious comedy, “Sylvia”. Making her acting debut with Cathouse Players is multi-talented Rauri Barker. “Sylvia” is directed by Bette Sartore. The venue is the Kyneton Mechanics Institute, for five performances only. Evening shows are at 8pm: Opening Night with wine and cheese on Fri May 1, Sat May 2. Fri May 8, and Sat May 9 (Gala Night), with one matinee on Sun May 3 at 2pm. All tickets include pre-performance sherries, served 30 minutes prior to curtain-up, program, and Interval refreshments. Tickets $25/$20. Gala Night $30. Further details ph Katie, 0448371623 Cathouse Players Inc. are members of the Victorian Drama League, and “Sylvia” will be their official entry in the prestigious VDL Awards for 2015. Rauri Barker Page 5 What’s New in Business High Street Bakery Marita, Jo & Michael at High St Bakery Kyneton’s newest bakery has opened at 65a High St (formerly Sweet Cravings). The team behind the popular Daylesford Bakery and Ballan Bakery are the owners of the High Street Bakery. “We have been overwhelmed with such a warm welcome from the community. “Kyneton is a great town and we are truly fortunate to be a part of it” said owner Michael Chapman. At High Street Bakery you can enjoy a wide range of cakes, coffee, ice cream, bread, sandwiches and award winning pies and sausage rolls. Opening hours are 8 am – 4 pm MonFri and 9 am – 3 pm Sat Ph 54221420. New Address for L’Echoppe Darryl Mossman, owner of L’Echoppe, has moved his business to bigger premises along Piper St to Number 44. L’Echoppe which reopened recently at 14 Piper St now has more space to display Darryl’s eclectic selection of highly desirable new, collectable and vintage pieces in its new location. Particularly featured is L’Echoppe’s range of imported French items and lamps but as always, shoppers can find something to enhance their own collections or as a valued gift in the wide range of attractive items on offer. Darryl’s L’Echoppe opened at the new address on Fri Feb 6 and will open from 10-4.30pm Wed-Sat and 10.304.30pm Sun Contact Darryl on E-mail Lechoppe@bigpond.com.au. IT’S A TRAP Moves IT’S A TRAP Critter Control is moving from the front of 176 Mollison St to the back. The business supplies Australian-made traps, deterrents and lures for feral and pest animals – foxes, cats, rats, mice, rabbits, ‘roos, snakes, possums and yabbies. Shooting accessories and knives are also on sale. The new entrance is down the driveway into the property. The change takes place from Feb 19. “Online sales with product distribution around Australia and trap information continues at www.ItsaTrap.com.au as it has done for the past six years. We have a 20% off sale on fishing t ac k le , out d oo r c lot h i ng and ammunition while stocks last. The retail shop will no longer be open six days a week but locals can phone on 0411555644 to meet up in Mollison St to discuss and purchase traps” owner Robyn Wawn said. IT’S A TRAP will be at Site 413 at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo Feb 20 – 22. Page 6 Rouse Customs Michael Davies, a metal fabricator and coach builder recently relocated his business Rouse Kustoms Paint & Panels to 1648 Kyneton-Metcalfe Rd Kyneton. Michael specialises in minor body work and respraying late model cars and restoring older cars including eliminating rust and removal and replacement of rusted out sections of older vehicles. Opening hours are 8-5pm Mon to Fri. Call Michael on 0419170011. The Flames Indian Chef Garry Singh has opened his The Flames at 166a Mollison St., Garry has installed a gas fired tandoor, or barrel-shaped oven, made in the Indian state of Punjab from a special fine clay. “The tandoor is essential in the cooking of spicy meats, poultry, fish and breads,” says Garry. “And food baked in this oven provides an authentic flavour of India.” The Flames has more than 60 different dishes on its menu, including starters, mains, rice, breads, and desserts. The restaurant has a BYO licence, and is currently applying for a full licence. It offers dine in and take away meals. Garry has another Indian restaurant called The Host, in Keilor. Contact Garry on 54223660. Bendigo Bank Refurbished Over the past few weeks the Kyneton Branch of the Bendigo Bank has been undergoing a refurbishment that will see a fresh new look for the site of over 25 years. Kim & Luke help to set up the new counter Michael Davies, with his father Mick who offers support to Rouse Kustoms The Branch was closed for the final stages of refurbishment from 5pm Wed Feb 11 and was scheduled to reopen at 12 noon on Tues Feb 17. Trades people worked throughout the weekend to meet the re-opening deadline and have produced a great new interior at the Mollison St Branch. Fiona Orr Gallery Fiona Orr will be opening her own gallery at the Windmill Farm 1203 Metcalfe Rd Kyneton from Fri Feb 27. The gallery will exhibit Fiona’s recent contemporary jewellery made from found objects and recycled materials. The wearable sculptures are unique and very individually developed into necklaces, brooches, cuffs, hat and hair pins, rings and earrings. “The body is the mobile gallery that shows off the wearable art” Fiona said. Other works will be on display such as drawings and small sculptures that capture Fiona’s farm and animals experience. The gallery will be open on Fri, Sat and Sunday afternoons 12-5 pm. Call Fiona on 0423593122. Harper Lee on Mollison Kyneton Town Hall’s grand piano will be dusted off and tuned for visiting music scholar and pianist Professor Heath Lees when he presents “More to Music than Meets the Ear” for ADFAS Central Victoria on Thu Feb 26. Start time is 7 for 7.30pm with supper and local wine included in entry. Lodge Refurbishment Harper Lee Café and Food Store has opened at 47 Mollison St, Kyneton. After running her own café in Carlton for 11 years and founding the Red Door Café in Macedon, Carolyn Hoult is looking forward to her new venture. Carolyn and her team are excited to bring you a wide range of fresh flavours, including her renowned home -made pies and cakes, and great coffee. Opening hours are Mon-Fri 7am to 4:30pm, and Sat 8am to 3pm. ‘Upstairs’ at 58-60 Piper Street Upstairs is a collaboration between the Kyneton Dental Expands Service Kyneton Dental, at 65 High St, is into its second year, now has a 24/7 dental emergency helpline to provide information and treatment whenever it is needed. The Dental Surgery has added Implants, Orthodontics, Invisalign, Laser whitening, Smile makeovers and dentures to its range of services. “We also provide Bulk billing services for children under the CDBS scheme, Pensioners Discount and HICAPS facility for On the spot Private health insurance claims” dentist Yasser Khan said. Appointments & enquiries 54226159. Flop House, local accommodation provider and Grandfather's Axe, purveyor of 20th Century European vintage furniture. Upstairs offers a novel reception area for guest's checking into the Flop House. Genevieve Wearne of ‘Upstairs’ Flop House now has two Kyneton guesthouses - the Harpsichord Studio at Beauchamp Street and the Chair Maker's House on Powlett Street. Flop House also provides information on activities in the region, a tailored guide to Kyneton and a booking service. www.flophouse.com.au Mawson’s Comes to Kyneton Yassar Khan, Tanya Johnson & Laura Styles More to Music than Meets the Ear Mawson’s, a company which operates across Victoria and interstate, has taken over Prendergast’s Garden Supply and Concreting businesses. Prendergast’s will ,however, continue its earthmoving business. More details in the next issue. The Kyneton Masonic Lodge in Yaldwyn St West is undergoing a transformation both internally and externally. A number of major changes are taking place such as painting throughout much of the interior, light fittings are being upgraded, new carpet laid and an upgrade for the kitchen. Two new Split Air systems have been installed in the main hall and one in the lodge room. The main hall floor is to be sanded and polished. Members of the Lodge are excited about the transformation that is taking place. Freemasonry Victoria is providing the necessary capital for all alterations and renovations. Music in the Churches Music in the Churches will be part of the daytime activity of the Kyneton Music Festival on Sat Feb 21. This year’s ‘Music in the Churches’ is a series of four concerts. T he concert s include feat ure performances from two world acclaimed musicians: Mary Doumany and Roesy. Music in the Churches is designed for those music lovers who prefer their music a little softer, slower and more traditional. The program is enormously diverse and has something for everyone. The free concerts begin at 11am and conclude at 3pm. Mary Doumany performs at 2pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church; Roesy, at 1pm at the Uniting Church; Jose and the Coffee Mugs, 12 noon at the Baptist Church; and Three's a Crowd, 11am Our Lady of the Rosary. For further information contact Henry Vyhnal 0488894625 Page 7 Handling Horses KC & LC student Jasmine Apted demonstrates handling skills, Amelia Walker in background Kyneton Community & Learning Centre, in partnership with Piper’s Call Equine Services, are offering a low cost ‘Introduction to Equine Studies’ course where students are taught the safe handling of horses, horse health and gain exposure to the many career opportunities available within the Macedon Ranges Shire. During the eight day program, funded by the Victorian State Government, classroom theory is complemented by hands on handling of horses with activities such as grooming, walking, backing up, horse behaviour, lunging, checking hooves and general health care. John Thomas, the Education and T raining Manager at Kynet on Community and Learning Centre, participated in the first course held during August and September in 2014 and found students were extremely enthusiastic “Through forming a connection with a horse, people actually learn more about themselves and it is a great confidence builder for young people” said John. Students in the next course, commencing on Mar 5 will be treated to visits to horse facilities within the Shire including an early morning at Kyneton Racecourse where they will have the opportunity to meet trainers and witness track riders in action. Anyone interested in the Introduction to Equine Studies course should call Kyneton Community & Learning Centre the centre on 54223433. Badminton in Kyneton The Kyneton Badminton Association holds competition every Monday night from 7pm at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre. New players are always welcome. For more information, contact Kevin Roberts on 54223057. Page 8 Little Sister Gallery Following the successful launch in Sept 2014 of Malmsbury’s new art gallery “Little Sister”, the buzz continues into 2015. The diverse variety of artworks has proved very popular with local visitors as with tourists from interstate and overseas. March 13 – 22 LSG joins Castlemaine State Festival historic celebrations ‘40 Years 20 Festivals Before and Beyond’. The Gallery’s collective of regional artists share their creative energy displayed in regularly changing exhibitions - Ettore Dipilla - Glass: Rhain Dipilla – origami: Frances Harkin – Copper, Gold & Silversmith: Larissa Gray – Sculpture and Chris Rowe – mixed media: and welcome new members, Kathryn Portelli mosaics and Howard Maylor photography. Wander in to 69 Mollison St Malmsbury at the top of the hill and be surprised. Hours Fri- Sun and Public Holidays 11-4pm During Castlemaine State Festival please note the extended opening days March 13 -22 Daily 114pm except Tues 17 Wed 18. For further information 0425766799 or on facebook. Zetland Lodge School Bursaries On Sat Jan 17, Kyneton’s Zetland Lodge celebrated the recipients of their annual School Bursary Program at a presentation ceremony held at their Lodge in Piper St. Over 120 parents, relatives and friends came to see eighteen students from nine local schools presented with cheques for $200 and a framed certificate. The presentations were made by Mary -Anne Thomas, State Member for Macedon, V. W. Bro. Frank Fordyce, a director of the Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation, Cr. John Connor and Cr. Ian Ellis. Cr Jennifer Anderson Reports For those of you who don't know I have been elected Mayor. This is a position for one year, voted on in November each year by Councillors. It is a great honor to be entrusted with this responsibility and I hope everyone will be proud of how I represent the Shire. We have had some fires in the Shire already and I want to remind you all to make sure you have a fire plan, and keep your property as safe as possible by cleaning out gutters, cutting long grass, and clearing up rubbish. Summer is also a time when more people are cycling in and around our beautiful towns and villages. Council has partnered with Bike Safe Macedon Ranges to promote bicycle safety for both cyclists and drivers, particularly with overtaking, and bicycle visibility. The Annual Budget and Council Plan Review will be upon us soon, so make sure you send ideas through to me and all Councillors as soon as possible. I am hoping this year will see many more initiatives to improve environmental outcomes for the Shire, and also save us money in the long term. We have a Green team at council, putting into practice such initiatives within council offices, my personal favorite being the introduction of Worm Farms, to reduce organic waste going to Landfill. This may seem small, but if everyone does something small to help, it results in a big change. I'm looking forward to council, leading the way. Jennifer How will our Shire Grow? The Council’s population and household forecasts show how population, age structure and household types in our Shire could change between now and 2036. The forecasts are now available on Council’s website. Daffodil Bulb Sales Home gardeners can begin their preparation for this year’s Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival when the traditional bulb sales and sausage sizzles begin outside Woolworths on Labour Day long weekend Sat Mar 7 from 9am starting the fundraising for this year’s great series of events at the start of September. “Planting daffodils in home gardens involves everyone in the Festival making for great garden displays, and brings many visitors to Kyneton each year” Festival Secretary Marg Dearricott said. “Ordering bulbs early this year, the Committee have managed to obtain an excellent variety of quality daffodils which will be reasonably priced. “Watch for the Festival team and trays of bulbs in front of Woolworths. The community notice board near the Post Office will soon display future sale dates. For orders phone Eric Scoble on 54226454.” The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival will take place in the first two weeks of spring commencing on Thu Sept 3 and concluding with the Grand Parade and the Fair on Sun Sept 13. “People wishing to be involved with the Festival or Festival Committee can contact me on 5422 2282” Marg said. Grant for Centre New State Member for Macedon, Mary -Anne Thomas has announced a $10,000 grant for the Kyneton Community and Learning Centre as part of the state government’s Partnership for Access Program “Kyneton Community and Learning Centre helps connect people with education and meaningful vocational options that either lead to jobs or further training and study and this grant will enable them to provide those services much more efficiently”. “It is particularly helpful for people who have previously experienced barriers to education to develop the skills they need to find work or further education” Mary-Anne said. Ms Thomas’ whose Electorate Office is at Shop 14, 9 Goode St Gisborne, ph 54282138, has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health in the new State Labor Government. Clean Up Australia Day Kidz Club Fitness at KTSAC A new exercise class that caters to children of primary school age is now available at Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre (KTSAC). every day. KTSAC staff have specially designed a 45 minute class to cover safety and exercise technique, while making it fun and engaging for children. Classes are held on Tuesdays 4–4.45pm in a private room during school term. Cost is $7.20 per class or $50.00 for 10 visit pass. Contact the centre for further details on 54211477 or via ksacreception@mrsc.vic.gov.au. Community groups, schools and local businesses are encouraged to participate in the 25th annual Clean Up Australia campaign this year. There will be three clean up days held throughout the Macedon Ranges Shire: Business Clean Up Day–Tues Feb 24, School Clean Up Day–Fri Feb 27 and Community Clean Up Day–Sun Mar 1. Council will support Clean Up Australia Day activities by assisting with the collection of litter and rubbish from designated sites, and will also provide a free disposal service at all Transfer Stations in the shire for all waste collected as part of Clean Up Australia Day events. To organise collection from a designated site or to access the free disposal service, you must contact Council’s Operations team on 54220333 by Friday 20 February. U3A Kyneton is on the Up After the successful Enrolment Day for U3A Kyneton on 30 January the group has increased to well over 100 members since 2014. Enrolments in Special Interest Groups and Courses vary in numbers but now average 12 per group with more memberships expected in the coming month. Three new activities have been added to U3A’s broad activities: Stock Market, Current Affairs and Genealogy as well as a short course in Photography. The Kyneton U3A Singers are building their numbers and encourage people keen to sing to join up. This group has had outstanding interest since it started only 6 months ago. People interested in joining in varied activities or attending on Friday afternoons are able to join in at any time during the year. For more information visit www.U3Akyneton.org.au. Poultry Club The Kyneton and District Poultry Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30pm in the Horace Don Poultry Pavilion at the Kyneton Showgrounds with informative speakers on topics ranging from tips for how to look after a backyard flock of poultry through to preparing birds to win prizes at poultry shows. The Club has three auctions a year with the next one set for Sun Mar 22. The Kyneton Poultry Show will be held on Sun Jun 7. New members are always welcome. For information call Hazel 54274242. Langley Primary Preps The new preps at Langley have had a great start to the year. They have learnt how the School operates, both as a whole school and as a junior room classroom. Pictured below are L-R: Adelaide, Macey, Christopher, Hamish, Chloe & Amelia Page 9 At the Bowling Club Strategic Plan for Saleyards Great Saturday night shows will be a feature of life at the Kyneton Bowling Club over the next 2 months. The line up starts on Feb 28 “The Katy & Robbie Show” starring Kristy Jenks and Paul Hogan, then on Mar 28 Col Elliott and April 18 it’s the Aussie Rock Tribute Show “Kings of Oz”. All Shows start at 8pm. Phone the Club on 54221902. Residents are being invited to share their views on the future role of the Kyneton Saleyards to a drop-in session will at the Kyneton Town Hall at 6pm on Wed Mar 1. Community feedback will be combined with input gathered through a series of workshops with key stakeholders of the facility, including stock agents, producers and buyers. The draft strategic plan will be exhibited for further public comment later this year. For more information contact Matt Garner on 54210800. Men’s Shed Progresses Col Elliott appearing Mar 28 2015 Aquathon Series Participants of Cobaw Community Health’s Men’s Shed who formed an incorporated association in October 2014 are making progress towards independence. The Kyneton Men’s Shed Incorporated (KMSI) has continued to regularly meet with Cobaw to plan towards independence for the shed. Cobaw has financially supported two Kyneton Men’s Shed Inc members to complete their full Health & Safety Representative training certification, with Macedon Ranges Shire Council assisting the Men's Shed with strategic and financial planning. In addition, Cobaw is assisting the group to develop required policies and procedures. The transfer of the Men’s Shed is expected to take place in March 2015. For several years swimmers and runners have participated in the Kyneton Aquathon. This year the event has been expanded to four Aquathon events in Woodend, Lancefield, Kyneton and Gisborne. The first event was held at the Lancefield Pool on Sun Feb 1, and will be followed by Woodend on Feb 22. Kyneton will host its 8th annual event on Mar 15, and Gisborne will host theirs on April 12. Entry forms and course details are Pavers Cause Concern available from the Council’s website. Residents have raised concerns about Sustainable Living Festival the pavers at the front of the The 6 th annual Macedon Ranges Mechanics Reserve. Sustainable Living Festival returns this Pavers are often loose, are cracked or year showcasing all that’s happening in have broken into several sections. central Victoria on renewables, On the morning of the Australia Day renovations, renegade gardening, and Breakfast two were completely missing. much more. The festival attracts over 1,000 visitors each year. This year the organisers hope to inspire individual acts of climate leadership and to motivate visitors to consider the everyday things they can do to tackle climate change. The Festival kicks off at 10 am on Sat Feb 28 at the Community Garden behind the Woodend Community Hub, 47 Forest St Woodend. Entry for adults is $5. MRSG members and John Hammond & Graeme Batrouney inspect Children under 18 are free. the paving near the War Memorial Page 10 At the Kyneton Museum Kyneton Museum’s current Exhibition is The Tool Chest – Tools that built Australia, an exhibition featuring fine hand crafted tools from the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc. The display includes Chinese tools that were made in Australia out of Australian timbers and were probably made by craftsmen who came to Australia during the gold rush. The Tool Chest runs until 29 March. Following this exhibition the Museum presents The Soldier’s Gift – The Illustrations of Jane Tanner from Apr 4 until May 31. The Museum is open FriSun 11am-4pm ph 54221228. Scottish Dancing Macedon Ranges Scottish Country Dancers meet every Thursday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm at Newham Mechanics Institute, to dance away stress and tension and exercise bodies and minds. Dances are usually performed in “Sets” of 6 or 8 people and all dances are walked through first before the dance. For more information contact Elizabeth 54296470. Redesdale Bush Market The Redesdale Hall Committee are holding their annual Bush Market on Sun Mar 8 at the "Agnes Mudford Reserve" The Market which has something of interest for all ages begins at 8.30am and finishes 2pm. Children's entertainment includes an Animal Farm and a Jumping Castle. Outside Stalls Available - $20.. Bookings and Enquiries: Alwyn 0419513976. Greylight Olde Time Dance Kyneton Town Hall will again be the venue for the Greylight Olde Time Dance on Tues May 12, 1.30–4pm. The dance is a free event for older people. To book call 54220258 or email sharper@mrsc.vic.gov.au. Kyneton District Services Accountants Keena Jordan & Associates SGK Business Management David J Gibney Pty Ltd KMA Tax & Accounting Acupuncture Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health Auto Services & Repairs Mead Motors Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs Kyneton Toyota Vereker Bros Smash Repairs Catering Taste-full Catering Chiropractor Dr Rohan Kapoor Concreting & Paving MBC Concreting & Paving Mawson’s Kyneton Concrete Digital TV Antennas Teletronics Kyneton Dry Cleaning Kyneton Dry Cleaners Electricians Macedon Ranges Electrics Cliff Dawes Electrical P/L Kyneton Electrics Electrical Appliance Repairs Kyneton Whitegoods Repairs Excavation & Bobcat Hire Mozza Excavations Financial Planning Adrian Plowman & Associates Garden Supplies Mawson’s Garden Supplies Genealogy Services KMA Family History Services Hair Care Stratford Hair Insurance Simplex Insurance Solutions Legal Practices Palmer Stevens & Rennick LP Gas Supplies Hendersons the Gas People Massage Massage on High Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health Medical Practices Macedon Ranges Primary Care Campaspe Family Practice Coliban Medical Centre Osteopathy Dr Isobel Mettler Real Estate PRD Nationwide Salon-Spa Ellenis Travel Services Kyneton Travel Renee@Travel Managers Kyneton Events Calendar 5422 1966 5422 6511 5422 6480 5422 3178 Fr Feb 20 Kyneton Music Festival various Kyneton Locations Old Time Dance Social Rooms Showgrounds 8pm Sa Feb 21 Kyneton Music Festival various Kyneton Locations Mo Feb 23 Morning Melodies Kyneton Bowling Club 10.30am Th Feb 26 ADFAS “More to Music Than Meets the Ear” Kyneton Town Hall 7pm Fe27-Mar1 Beerfest Royal George Hotel 5422 2450 5422 1255 5421 0200 5422 2603 Fr Feb 27 Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall 8pm Sa Feb 28 “The Eagles” Hanging Rock 0429326987 Tu Mar 3 0411558013 5422 6488 “Robbie Williams & Katie Perry Tribute” Kyn Bowling Club 8.30pm Sustainable Living Festival Woodend Community Garden 10amKyneton Racing Kyneton Racecourse 11am- We Mar 4 Zonta’s International Women’s Day Dinner Kyneton Town Hall 6.30pm Mar 7 & 8 Lost Trades Fair Kyneton Racecourse 10-4pm Model Train Exhibition Quambi Sacred Heart College 10-5 0417545159 5422 2286 0438823121 5422 1503 5422 2182 0407349302 5422 1369 0418590295 0437252295 Sa Mar 7 First Day Daffodil Bulb Sales Outside Woolworths 9amSu Mar 8 Autumn Flower Show Watts Pavilion Showgrounds 10-4.30pm Mo Mar 9 Model Train Exhibition Quambi Sacred Heart College 10-4pm Sa Mar 14 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Pauls Park Piper St 8.30-1pm Kyneton Community Market cnr Piper & Ebden St 8.30-1pm “Kyneton, Darling” season commences Red Brick Hall 8pm Su Mar 15 Mar 16-20 Cultural Diversity Week Th Mar 19 ADFAS “”Meissen Monkey Band Grainger Museum” Kyn Town Hall 7pm Fr Mar 20 Old Time Dance Social Rooms Showgrounds 8pm Sa Mar 21 Tylden Primary School Fair Tylden PS Grounds 10-3pm “Tahir-Who Stole my Donkey?” Kyneton Town Hall 8pm Su Mar 22 5422 2286 5422 3867 5422 7408 5422 2511 0411558013 5421 2840 5422 2877 5422 1412 0415693697 5422 2127 5422 3795 5422 1777 0418369411 Kyneton Racing Kyneton Racecourse 11amPoultry Auction Horace Don Pavilion Showgrounds Mo Mar 23 Morning Melodies Kyneton Bowling Club 10.30pm Fr Mar 27 Vision Australia Dutch Auction St Andrews Hall 1.30pm Sa Mar 28 Col Elliott Kyneton Bowling Club 8.30pm Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall 8pm Rod Stewart Hanging Rock 5422 3333 5422 6500 Kyneton Aquathon Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre Muso’s Club Kyneton Bowling Club 1pm- 5422 2622 0427946595 Autumn Flower Show Watts Pavilion Showgrounds 1-5pm Woodend Winter Arts Program Launch St Ambrose Hall 2.30pm Th Apr 2 “Pants Down Circus Rock” Kyneton Town Hall 1.30pm & 7.30pm Fr Apr 3 Football-Netball Gisborne v Kyneton away game Sa Apr 4 RM Begg Easter Fair cnr Piper & Ebden St 9-1pm Sa Apr 11 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Pauls Park Piper St 8.30-1pm Kyneton Community Market cnr Piper & Ebden St 8.30-1pm Su Apr 12 Football-Netball Kyneton V Sandhurst Kyn Showgrounds Kyneton Races Kyneton Racecourse 11am- Th Apr 16 Kyneton Connect Delivery Day Veterinarians Kyneton Veterinary Hospital 5422 1099 Yoga Illuminate Yoga Studio 0438010199 Listings in District Services For a sponsorship of $30 service businesses will be listed for three issues. Phone 54222990. Page 11 New date for Tylden Fair The Tylden Primary School Fair has moved from its former May date to Saturday March 21. The Fair this year will boast an array of new activities with a distinct country flavour. The tractor pull competition is not in this year’s program due to the change of date, but will be replaced by wood chopping, a tug of war, and dog trials. Also back this year are the very popular camel rides, trackless train, bungee trampolines, jumping castle, inflatable mega olympic obstacle course, mini golf, hay toss and much more. The stalls include locally grown produce, (including much from the school's own Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program), trash and treasure, second-hand books, plants, and a great range of silent auction goods will also be there on the day. If you feel like munching a hamburger while watching the wood chopping, or enjoying a Devonshire Tea while watching the kids play mini golf, then come along on Saturday 21 March between 10 and 3pm to Tylden Primary School, 11 Clowes Street, Tylden for a fun day out. To pre purchase wristbands, and a full list of stalls and attractions, or for any other enquiries call Tylden Primary School on 54248244 or email Tylden.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au. Autumn Flower Show Mar 7 & 8 The Kyneton Horticultural Society’s Autumn Flower Show will be held in the Showgrounds Watts Pavilion, Sat Mar 7 and Sun Mar 8. “This is a Flower Show that highlights a wide variety of showcase Dahlias, Roses, Flowering plants and shrubs, Pot Plants and Garden Produce. The Floral Art exhibits and the Children’s Section display creative and skilled work for all to admire. The Watts Pavilion is transformed into a colourful space and visitors will enjoy a wonderful display of Autumn Flowers” Society Secretary Kevin Thomas said. The Show is open Sat 1-5pm (Official opening at 3.pm) and Sun 10- 4.30pm. Admission is $4, children are free. KHS members encourage local gardeners to enter flowers or garden produce to support this annual event. For Enquiries or Schedules call Geradine Thomas ph. 54227130. Model Trains Exhibition The Macedon Ranges Model Railway Club will conduct a Model Trains, Craft and Hobbies Exhibition at Sacred Heart College over the Labour Day long weekend Mar 7-9. Entry is via Begg St and hours are 105pm Sat, Sun and Mon 10-4pm. Tickets are $6 with children $2 and families $14. Further information Graeme Day 54222391. Facelift for Old Clubrooms Macedon Ranges Shire Council has reclad the exterior of the old Soccer Clubrooms next to their new pavilion at Barkly Square. Soccer Club President Ron Cole said the Club was thrilled with the works and praised the Council for its initiative. “Players and parents have been amazed at how much difference to the appearance of the old clubrooms the works have made” Ron said. Over the coming year the Soccer Club will undertake an internal upgrade of the old rooms. Ron Cole outside re-clad old Club Rooms KNFC Ready for 2015 The Kyneton Football Netball Club is looking forward to a bumper year in 2015 after a strong return to senior competition in 2014. “On field there is a list of new recruits we believe will improve our team. Players such as Alik Magin, Rhys Magin, Mitch Scholard, Joel Morrison and a fit Michael Rainey will make us better. “And a big welcome to our new Senior Women’s football team” Club President Rob Waters said. “With our juniors ranging from Auskick and up Kyneton will have over twenty team in football and netball. The Seniors are playing practice matches at home against Macedon and Deer Park on Mar 21 and 28. Kyneton’s first official home match is against Sandhurst on Sat Apr 11. To the best of the Editors’ knowledge the information contained in this newsletter is correct at the time of printing. Where inadvertent errors are made corrections will be included in the next edition. Kyneton Connect Co-Editors: Eric Dearricott 54222990, Geradine Thomas 54227130 & Rheita Moloney 54222243 Articles for the April 2015 issue of Kyneton Connect should be e-mailed to eandmcot@netcon.net.au or left at Cobaw Community Health Service in High Street before April 3, 2015. To have Kyneton Connect mailed send name, address and cheque for $10 for a year’s subscription to Kyneton Connections, PO Box 146 Kyneton 3444 or free by e-mail-write to e-mail address above. All recent issues of Kyneton Connect are posted on website www.kyneton.org.au Layout: Marg Dearricott. 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