December - Kyneton

Volume Seven Issue Six
Department Set to Dismantle
KSC Junior Complex
Kyneton Secondary College looks set
to lose its Junior Complex as the
Department of Education and Early
Childhood plans to remove two of the
relocatable buildings that make up the
complex. Principal, Mark Ridgeway
said that the Department is short of
classrooms in some of the rapid
growth areas of Melbourne and is
solving the problem by taking buildings
from schools where they are regarded
as ‘excess to entitlement’.
The complex was set up to be used as
a permanent facility and opened by the
then Minister of Education, Joan
Kirner in 1989.
In a ground breaking initiative it was
planned and used as an area of
dedicated classrooms, care and
facilities for junior students.
Pam Macdonald, Assistant Principal at
Kyneton emphasized the importance
of the complex in delivering the
school’s Junior program.
“Our Junior Program has been an
essential part of our school for over
20 years” she said.
“Whilst we can relocate the Junior
program to other parts of the school,
our Junior Complex is the single best
place we have in the College to run
the program. We have missed out on
BER money, the KEP (Kyneton
Education Plan) was shelved and now
we are missing out again and seeing
our facilities dismantled.
“We would love new buildings – like
other local schools have, but in the
meantime we want to keep what we
have.”
Published each even month
Mr Ridgeway said that extensive
repairs and upgrades have been
carried out on the complex in the past
twelve months with more work
planned. “Although the complex is
looking a little tired, we have spent
well over $100,000 on much needed
repairs, renovations and upgrades.
“I am very disappointed that the
Department is seeing fit to remove the
buildings at this point in time. Apart
from the money we have spent on the
complex, we are hopeful of receiving
some positive news regarding the KEP
in the lead-up to next state election
and that to me would seem a more
sensible time to then start talking
about dismantling the complex” he
said.
The College’s appeals to the
Education Department and to the
Region have been to no avail. They are
yet to hear if the Minister will
intervene.
The classrooms are expected to be
removed before the start of the 2014
school year.
Austin 7s Invade Kyneton
Local residents could have been
forgiven for thinking they had taken a
step back in time between November
1 and November 5 - everywhere they
went they saw vintage Austin 7s.
Kyneton’s Don and Jessie Smith
wished to contribute to local tourism
and were hosting a five day visit by the
Victorian Austin 7 Club.
All up 50 Club members with 24
superbly kept Austin 7s came to
Kyneton, stayed at the Bushland
Resort and took in local attractions.
The visit concluded with a grand
dinner at the Kyneton Zetland Lodge.
December 2013
Cobaw Evolving and Expanding
Physio Fermi with client Catherine
Cobaw Community Health’s allied
health team of 12 has relocated into
the space formerly used as the
Thomas Hogan Wing at Kyneton
Hospital in Caroline Chisholm Drive.
Cobaw is already a key allied health
care provider for patients at the
hospital, providing physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, and dietician and
diabetes education services. The move
will provide easier access between
patients and Cobaw staff, as well as a
link to Cobaw’s extended support
services where they are needed.
Exercise physiology, podiatry and
expansion to existing services that
attract Medicare and private health
insurance rebates are part of the
service expansion plan, which includes
the hospital site growing into a Health
and Well-being Precinct, retaining the
centre of town Kyneton presence and
developing stronger partnerships with
Macedon Ranges Health and Romsey
Lancefield Community Bank to
improve coverage across the region.
“This move to locate some services at
the hospital site is part of our ambition
to not only expand services in the
region, but to improve the facilities
and accommodation to ensure it’s up
to standard and accessible,” CEO Ann
McLennan said.
Ms McLennan stressed that the
relocation of some Cobaw services to
Caroline Chisholm Drive was not an
amalgamation with Kyneton District
Health Service, but a partnership
arrangement to better meet the needs
of the local community.
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Manse to be Sold
Interim Hospital CEO
The Board of the Kyneton District
The Uniting Church Manse in Ebden
St is to be sold.
The local parish committee decided in
the first half of this year that when
minister Phil Lyles retired the manse
would be sold and the proceeds used
to purchase a new more modern
residence for the incoming minister.
Cost of upkeep of the historic
bluestone manse was a key reason for
the decision to sell it.
The sale is not part of the enforced
sale of some Uniting Church
properties across the State due to
significant financial problems resulting
from a failed school project in outer
Melbourne.
The Manse section of the Ebden St
property is currently being subdivided
from the Church and hall on the title
to enable its sale.
Fundraising Target in Sight
Following a successful “Fields of
Fas h io n ”
fundraiser
community
fundraising led
by the Friends
o f
t h e
Bluestone
Theatre is now
approaching
$15,000 - in
sight of the
target set for
the community
Model, Jan McIver
of
$20.000
towards the refurbishment of
Kyneton’s Bluestone Theatre.
The Nov 2 Fashion Parade, organised
by Friends President Alan Stone,
raised $700. Raffle tickets are on sale
about the town as the current
fundraiser for the Bluestone.
The Shire Council has applied for a
grant from the Victorian Government
to assist in meeting the cost of the
restoration of the Theatre.
Health Service has announced the
interim arrangements for the position
of Chief Executive Officer.
Current CEO Jennifer Gale concludes
her term on Fri Dec 13 2013 after
nine years in the top job.
Mr Ken Taylor will take up the
position of Interim CEO on Jan 6.
Ken Taylor has 28 years experience
in senior management roles in the
Australian health sector.
He was the first CEO of Albury/
Wodonga Health, has been CEO of
North West Health in Wangaratta
and has worked with health services
in metropolitan Melbourne as well as
in Mildura and the Wimmera.
“Being in such safe hands, (with Mr
Taylor’s appointment), the Board
wont rush the CEO recruitment
process.
“The extensive search has already
resulted in approaches from some
very impressive candidates” KDHS
President Graham Jasper said.
It is planned for Mr. Taylor to remain
at KDHS until a new CEO is
appointed in the first half of 2014.
Learn to Swim Program
Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic
Centre will be offering intensive
swimming lessons over the summer.
These half hour lessons are run over
5 days and are designed for children
who need to improve their technique
and to develop their skills further.
The lessons are suitable for children
aged 3 and up and cater to all
swimming levels and abilities.
The dates are: Jan 6-10, Week 2 Jan
13-17, and Week 3 Jan 20-24.
The cost of the five day program is
$71. Bookings essential. Ph 54211477.
Court are constructing a new State of
the Art facility.
It is anticipated that installation of
equipment in the new facility will
commence during March.
Recognition for KPS
Kyneton Primary School has had the
honour of being named a finalist in
the national competition, Harvest
Table 2013.
Leading lifestyle magazine, Country
Style runs the competition annually,
to promote gardening, healthy eating
and cooking fresh food in our
schools.
KPS was named in the December
2013 issue, along with a photo of the
produce table.
Although not the winners this year,
students, teachers and families at the
school will be keen to re-enter in
2014 for another chance to win
$5000.
Wendouree Primary lodged the
winning entry.
Santa Supports Buying Local
Biscuit Factory Emerging
The biscuit Factory on the South side
of Saleyards Rd is taking shape.
Eatwell Foods who currently
manufacture a large range of Gumnut
cookies in their factory in Hoyle
Santa paid a visit to Kyneton for its
late night shopping evening on Fri
Dec 6. With him was his helper and
his little friend ‘Bertie’, a tiny pony
pictured here with admirers.
Local traders supported by the local
Business & Tourism Association have
dressed their windows and shoppers
can vote for the best window
competition, ending Christmas Eve.
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What’s New in Business
Duck Duck Goose & Larder
Andrew and Jeanette Collinson have
significantly revamped the layout and
produce of the Market Fresh business
they took over on the corner of Piper
and Ebden Sts in April and renamed it
Duck Duck Goose & Larder.
The business offers a wide selection of
cheeses, local and imported and
Sidonia Hills beef and Istra ham.
The Café at the front of the building,
managed by Andrew and Jeanette’s
daughter Hannah, is proving popular,
offering quality homemade food.
House coffee is Supreme South Blend.
The business continues to retain
q u a l i t y f r u i t a nd ve g e t a b l e s,
condiments and sauces.
Duck Duck Goose and Larder is open
7 days 8.30am-5.30pm. Ph 54221653.
Cookie Crumbs Expands
Purple Sage
New owners Deborah Varney and
partner Joe D’Alo now join the team
at Purple Sage 18 High St,
Deborah is a Building Biologist with a
passion for healthy living
environments. Joe is a qualified builder
with a focus on ‘green’ buildings using
ethically sourced building materials.
Deborah and Joe aim to grow the
existing Purple Sage range by sourcing
new food, personal care and
household products.
“We hope to increasingly meet the
needs of those with food intolerances
and allergies, chemical sensitivities and
anyone wishing to avoid the use of
chemicals around the home” Deborah
said.
“We will continue to offer the same
exceptional quality naturopathic and
dispensary service, massage, beauty
treatments and complimentary
therapies.”
Purple Sage opens Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm,
Sat 9-1pm, as well as Sunday 10- 2pm
until Christmas. Ph 54223483.
Evangeline Millinery
Luke and Amy Stevens pictured here
with son Darcy, owners of popular
Mollison St coffee shop Cookie
Crumbs have given the shop a new
layout, increased its range of food and
added sidewalk tables.
New offerings include Zealy Bay
sourdough bread.
Gourmet confections, Christmas
stock, puddings and fruit cakes all
made at the store are now on sale.
Cold pressed juice has also been
added to Cookie Crumbs’ fare and
two different blends of Brewhouse
Coffee are now available.
Cookie Crumbs is open 7.30am-4pm
Mon-Fri and will open on Saturday
mornings until Christmas.
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Local women Clarissa and Rachael
Herbert opened their millinery store
at 68 Piper St in mid-November.
It is millinery with a difference – with
the headwear actually being made by
Rachael and Clarissa (below) in the
store which doubles as a salon and a
working space bringing customers into
the hat making process.
Evangeline is open Wed-Sun 10.304 p m o r b y a p p o i nt m e n t ph
0438344814.
Piper St Project on the Move
The work to develop 87-89 Piper St
into a retail precinct with five new
shops is accelerating with pouring of
concrete floors expected to start this
week and significant preparatory work
inside the original building done.
Expected construction completion
date for the project is May 2014.
Damian and Bryanna Sandercock’s
famous business Piper St Food
Company continues to operate at 89b
Piper St and after works are
completed will occupy an area 2 to 3
times bigger including a 7 day a week
café and bakery.
Manic Nailz
Denise Gay’s nailcare business at 5
High St is now fully operational.
Denise is pictured above with client,
Leanne Muir. For appointments phone
Denise on 0448833859.
Change happening at Sole
Those passing Sole Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning at 170 Mollison St
recently would have observed
significant renovations are in progress.
Not only has a veranda been added to
protect stock from the sun and better
match the premises with the rest of
the street, the store is being divided to
better delineate the rapidly growing
telecommunications part of the
business from the refrigeration and air
conditioning.
A new ceiling is also being installed
and ramps will be constructed to make
the entries more accessible.
Customer entry for sales has been by
the side door whilst work has been in
progress.
L’Echoppe is Back
Out of Hours Childcare in 2014
After almost 8 years, popular owner
manager of L’Echoppe Darryl
Mossman, decided he needed a break
to re-energise with the intention to
relocate his highly successful business
mid-2014 to Bendigo.
Following a meeting with interested
families in the Town Hall’s Richardson
Room in November Kyneton appears
set to have out of school hours child
care in 2014.
Jules Clapham, owner of Bug-a-Lugs
Indoor Play Centre plans to offer
before school, after school and school
holiday childcare at her business at 3
Hoyle Court Kyneton.
Qualified staff will provide the
programs and Jules reports that she
has already had such interest that the
before school care program will run
and interest in after school care is
promising.
A local bus company will operate
between Hoyle Court and both
Kyneton Primary and Our Lady of the
Rosary Primary Schools.
To enquire about out of school hours
care in Kyneton call Jules on 54222767.
However after only 3 months, due to
repeated requests from his many
valued customers in the Kyneton area,
he decided to source another location
in Piper St to re-establish his business.
On Sat Dec 7 L’Echoppe re-opened at
Shop 3, 12 – 14 Piper St.
Customers will be delighted with the
new venue with its bright and open
space, which sets off his eclectic mix of
new and vintage products. A major
focus will be an excusive range of
handmade French lampshades.
Thai Restaurant on the Way
The October Kyneton Connect reported
that a new noodle shop and a Thai
Restaurant were about to open in
Kyneton.
Jasumia Beauty Salon
The salon at 11 High St (formerly
Mancuso) has a new name, Jasumia
Beauty Salon, new owner and
extended hours.
New owner, Beverley Santa Cusia said
that her salon offers great prices, but
with the same care and effort.
“We still use our great trustworthy
colour Wella, and our colour
technician Tiffany who worked here
previously continues with us” Beverley
said.
Jasumia plans to offer spray tanning.
To book call 54223222.
Tiffany Divella, Fiona Reaper and Beverley
Santa Cusia at the High St Salon
Papa’s Rich Noodle at 74 Mollison St
opened soon after the October issue
and is trading 7 days 11am-9pm.
Papa Rich Manager, Daniel Lee,
(pictured) is hopeful that the adjacent
Chaopraya Thai Restaurant will be
open before Christmas.
Kyneton Christian Bookshop
After 8 years absence a Christian
Bookshop has opened at 7 High St.
The shop is sponsored by the Seventh
Day Adventist Church memberships
from Greenvale, Gisborne and
Castlemaine.
A wide range of reading and spiritual
material is available so that Christian
faith is catered for.
‘Word’ and the ‘Bible Society’ are
represented as is a lending library with
second-hand books and DVDs for all
ages. Ring Graham Sutherland or Eva
Griffiths 0439355987.
New Location for Seed
Seed Home and Living has recently
relocated from Piper St to 28 High St.
Seed focuses on all aspects of
residential home design and offers a
convenient One-Stop Service that
includes building and interior design as
well as planning and building permits.
Seed Home and Living works mainly
with owner builders and/or those who
wish to design their own home or
extension as well as boutique building
professionals. Information on Website
www.seedhomeliving.com.au or by
calling Kate Edwards on 54223885.
Major Tom’s
Rob Jones and Prue Schofield,
organisers of the Kyneton Music
Festival have announced that they are
about to open their own business,
Major Tom’s a cantina style Bar
overlooking St Pauls Park.
“It’s more than just a bar and a sunny
beer garden, the kitchen will smell
mighty fine! Major Tom’s will be
cooking up a southern storm with
burgers, tacos and heaps more” says
Rob.
Major Tom’s is at 57 Piper St (formerly
Aperitivo) and will openThur – Sun.
Kyneton RSL News
Renewals of RSL membership for 2014
are now due—those who renew
before Dec 31 and new members who
join before then, will go into the draw
to win a trip for two on the Indian
Pacific. Membership is $30 pa and is
open to anyone over 18.
Members who drink or dine during
Dec will go into the draw to win
$10,000 – drawn Christmas Eve.
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Arthurson Atrium
Sacred Heart College has recently
completed the transformation of its
sheltered, but breezy, student lunch
area into an enclosed, 300-seat
cafeteria, kitchen and function space.
The building is officially named the
“Arthurson Atrium,” in memory of
past Principal of the College, the late
Mr John Arthurson.
The launch coincided with the 25th
“Silver” draw of SHC annual raffle.
Blackhill Reserve
On Sunday 15 th December the
Friends of Blackhill Reserve will be
holding their annual Christmas BBQ
lunch and working bee and are
inviting community members to come
along, to help restore this wonderful
local reserve.
Working bee starts at 9.30am. Meet
at Main Gate on Ennis Rd. Bring hat,
gloves, water and mattocks etc. To
RSVP call Wanda on 0419301 083.
A Call for Vegie Gardeners
Kyneton Edible Gardens is seeking
participants for the inaugural Kyneton
Edible Gardens Open Day.
“Do you have a productive vegie
patch, plot or barrel?
“We'd love you to share your edible
garden with others looking for ideas
and inspiration on Saturday, March
15, 2014, for the Kyneton Edible
Gardens' inaugural open day.
“You can open your garden for all or
part of the day between 8am-5pm.”
coordinator Anna Treasure said.
Interested? Call Anna on 040619331.
End-of-Year Celebration
The Central Victorian Atheists and
Freethinkers Gathering is marking the
end of its second year with a
celebration upstairs at The Albion
Hotel, 41 Mollison St, 7.30pm on
Wed Dec 18. The final meeting will
be addressed by Ben Pobje, whom
many will know from his TV column
in The Age every Saturday.
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Christmas Toy Shop Donations
Showgrounds Master Plan
The Combined Churches of the
Macedon Ranges are again organising
a Christmas “Toy Shop” for families
living in the Shire who might struggle
to afford a Christmas gift for their
child. Each year over 100 local
families, and 250 children are assisted.
“We need your donations to make
this important initiative possible. We
require donations of toys for boys
and girls aged 0-18. Gifts need to be
new and valued around $20. We also
welcome donations of books, plush
toys and smaller items that would be
suitable as stocking fillers. We fall
short in gifts, books and stocking
fillers for older children each year”
coordinator Georgina Harvey said.
Kyneton residents can take their
donations to Cobaw Community
Health in High St or call Georgina
(0404442891) who will arrange pick
up of donations
Financial donations will only be used
to purchase toys to stock the shop.
Gifts need to be received by Mon
Dec 16 to allow time for sorting and
setting up of the toy shop.
The Council is seeking community
input into the draft Kyneton
Showgrounds Master Plan.
The draft plan will guide the future
development of the reserve and can
be viewed on the Council website.
Alternatively a hard copy is available
for viewing at Council Offices.
Input is invited until Jan 24.
109th Lodge Master Installed
On Oct 7 Don Story was installed as
Master of Kyneton Lodge No 192.
The Installation was carried out by
Grand Master of Freemasons
Victoria, Wor Bro. Robert Kenneth
Jones. 65 people from near and far
attended the installation.
The Lodge, which is open to men 18
year and over continues its work
within the community through its
support for students from Grade Six
through to Secondary College, and at
University, support for Aged Care
facilities, children with disabilities,
local choirs, the 430 Air Cadets
Squadron and the Kyneton Municipal
Band.
Contact for the Kyneton Lodge is
Brian Davenport. 54221268.
Pop Up Art Sale
Since retiring from acting and taking
up painting, Maggie Millar has been
extremely prolific.
She is having a Pop Up Art Sale at 26
Piper St (formerly Tanya Fairweather)
on Fri 13 and Sat 14 Dec 9-4 pm. For
more information call 0407240024.
New Anglican Minister
The Kyneton Anglican Parish which
includes St Paul’s and St John’s
Malmsbury, will soon welcome the
Rev Ian Haworth, his wife Allison and
their children Rosemary and James.
Ian will be inducted as the new
Rector of the Parish on Thurs16 Jan.
Currently Rector of the Parish of
Toronto NSW Ian initially trained as
a Primary school teacher before
joining the Ministry.
The Parish has been very grateful for
the Ministry of Heather Vander Reest
who has been its locum for the past
10 months.
Showcasing Foodie Credentials
This Region’s’ reputation as one of
Victoria’s most dynamic culinary
destinations has been confirmed with
the releases of the Kyneton &
Surrounds Food & Wine Guide and
the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges:
Food & Wine Guide.
“Kyneton & Surrounds Food & Wine
Guide” provides a wealth of
information to help visitors plan their
stay including a useful map for
exploring the town and information
about the surrounding area.
The guides are available from local
Visitor Information Centres.
Kyneton Events Calendar
Th Dec 12
Midweek Racing NMIT Kyneton Park
Sa Dec 14
Kyneton Farmers & Makers Market St Pauls Park Piper St 8.30-1pm
Market cnr Piper & Ebden Sts 8.30-1pm
Su Dec 15
Muso’s Club Kyneton Bowling Club 1.30pmChristmas Carols St Pauls Anglican Church 7.30pm
Mo Dec 16
Morning Melodies Kyneton Bowling Club 10.30am-
Fr Dec 20
Old Time Dance Showgrounds Social Rooms 8pm
Su Dec 22
Kyneton Municipal Band Christmas Carols St Pauls Yaldwyn St W 7.30p
Mo Dec 23
Midweek Racing NMIT Kyneton Park
We Dec 25
Christmas Day Dinner Kyneton Town Hall 11.30am-
Tu Dec 31
Old Time New Years Eve Dance Kyn Masonic Hall Yaldwyn St W 8pm
Kyneton Bowling Club New Years Eve Celebrations
We Jan 1
Hanging Rock New Years Day Races
Sa Jan 11
Kyneton Farmers & Makers Market St Pauls Park Piper St 8.30-1pm
Market cnr Piper & Ebden Sts 8.30-1pm
“Princess Bride” Cinema Under the Stars Botanical Gardens Sunset
Su Jan 12
Sa Jan 18
Sa Jan 25
Su Jan 26
Sa Feb 1
Su Feb 2
Sa Fe 8
Su Feb 16
Kyneton Sunday Races NMIT Kyneton Park
Midsummer Nights Dream Rowanston on the Track 6pm
“Empire Records” Cinema Under the Stars Botanical Gardens Sunset
Robbie Burns Birthday Dinner Barfold Estate
Australia Day Breakfast Kyneton Mechanics Reserve 8amHanging Rock Australia Day Races
Kyneton Racing NMIT Kyneton Park
Kenny & Dolly Tribute Kyneton Bowling Club 2-4.30pm
Kyneton Farmers & Makers Market St Pauls Park Piper St 8.30-1pm
Market cnr Piper & Ebden Sts 8.30-1pm
Muso’s Club Kyneton Bowling Club 1.30-
Midsummer at Rowanston
Christmas at the Library
Rowanston on the
Track Winery at
2710 Burke and
Wills
Track,
Glenhope will again
host a superb live
performance
of
Shakespeare in their
gardens starting at 6pm on Sat Jan 18
– and this year it is the very popular
Midsummer Nights Dream.
Tickets are $70 which includes a
picnic meal in the gardens at
Rowanston.
Essential Theatre is thrilled to be
presenting Midsummer Nights
Dream under the direction of Bert
LaBonte at Rowanston.
Book online through trybooking.com
http://www.trybooking.com/DWNF
Two children’s events will be held at
the Kyneton Library in the leadup to
Christmas.
On Sat Dec 14 10.30-11am there
will be a free children’s Christmas
Craft activity.
Bookings are essential-call 54221365.
Wed Dec 18 will see a very special
Christmas Bedtime Storytime from 5
-6pm. No bookings required.
Both events are open to children
aged 4-10 years old.
The Library will close 3pm Tues Dec
24 and reopen 10-3pm Mon Dec 30
& Tue Dec 31. It will be closed New
Year’s Day and resume normal hours
Thu Jan 2.
Items can be renewed and reserved
via www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au over the
Christmas break.
Cemetery Tours
Handweavers and Spinners
On Wed Feb 12 at 6pm the Kyneton
Historical Society will conduct it
annual cemetery tour.
Participants are invited to assemble
at the gates of the old cemetery to
meet 4 guides who will bring to life
those who rest in peace.
Newcomers to the district may not
all be aware of the Kyneton
Handweavers and Spinners Group.
They meet to create and to share
their skills on the first Saturday of
the month except in January at the
Red Brick Hall, Yaldwin St West.
Enquiries: Annabelle 54274810.
Kyneton District Services
Accountants
Keena Jordan & Associates
SGK Business Management
David J Gibney Pty Ltd
KMA Tax & Accounting
Acupuncture
Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Hlth
Auto Services & Repairs
Mead Motors
Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs
Kyneton Toyota
Kyneton AutoPro
Vereker Bros Smash Repairs
Catering
Sweet Cravings
Kyneton Bakehouse
Taste-full Catering
Chiropractor
Dr Rohan Kapoor
Concreting & Paving
MBC Concreting & Paving
Prendergast Redimix
Conveyancing
RTC Land Transfer
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 & Assocs
Funeral Directors
T J Scott & Sons
Garden Supplies
Prendegast Garden Supplies
Genealogy Services
KMA Family History Services
Insurance
Simplex Insurance Solutions
Legal Practices
Palmer Stevens & Rennick
Massage
Massage on High
Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Hlth
Medical Practices
Macedon Ranges Primary Care
Campaspe Family Practice
Coliban Medical Centre
Salon-Spa
Ellenis
Veterinarians
Kyneton Veterinary Hospital
Dr Greg McIntyre
Yoga
Illuminate Yoga Studio
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Scottish Celebrations at Barfold
Show Attracts Crowd
Park Grant Confirmed
Barfold Estate will be treated to the
sound of bagpipes as guests arrive for
the fifth Robbie Burns Birthday Dinner
on the 25th January, the Saturday night
of the Australia Day weekend.
This will be the 255th anniversary of
the birthday of Scotland's most famous
poet and is celebrated around the
world with traditional Scottish fare –
haggis, neaps, and tatties and steeped in
ancient tradition.
Guests are invited to dust off those
kilts for a competition for the “best
knees” on the night and a prize for the
best sporran too!
All proceeds will go to the Barfold Langley and Redesdale CFA brigades.
To book call Sandra on 54234225.
More than 4000 people attended the
Kyneton Show on Nov 15 & 16. The
crowd has been steadily building each
year with people coming from far and
wide to celebrate and experience the
fun of one of Victoria’s best country
shows.
The Kyneton Agricultural Society has
been very focused on providing
traditional show experiences such as
the animals and the amazing Arts and
Craft Pavilion and are very pleased
with increased participation.
This year cattle numbers increased to
over 100 and the Dog Show drew over
700 dog entries making it the second
largest dog show in Victoria.
The Arts and Craft Pavilion
was
overflowing with displays of everything
from rhubarb to writing, wool to wine,
knitting to baking, lego to flowers, and
photography to painting.
Almost 200 children entered items into
the pavilion this year.
The family free area provided an
endless range of free and fun activities
all day long with the highlight being the
O’Sullivan and Benn Bike Emporium.
“The Kyneton Agricultural Committee
has been overwhelmed by the positive
feedback from this year’s show.
“We now have people asking if they
can join the Committee and that is
really the best outcome possible. It is a
massive effort for all the volunteers
involved and extra people power will
ensure the show can keep getting
bigger and better” Secretary Josie
Rutledge said.
A grant of $500,000 promised during
the election, to assist with the
construction of the $1.2m Kyneton
Community Park was confirmed by the
Federal Government in Canberra last
week.
The Kyneton Community Park
Committee are continuing to fundraise
and launched their new Friends
program at their Picnic in the Park on
Nov 24.
Kyneton Music Festival Returns
Kyneton Music Festival will return Fri
Feb 28 to Sun Mar 2 2014.
Acts will include Eagle and The Worm,
Cash Savage and The Last Drinks,
Chris Russell's Chicken Walk, Pony
Face, Suzannah Espie, Raised By Eagles,
Fraser A. Gorman, Ooga Boogas, Ben
Mason, Saint Jude, Apes, The
Bluebottles, Yeo, Dan Parsons, James
Kenyon, The Spoils and many more.
Ticket sales commenced Mon Dec 2
and are available in a Weekend Pass
$65, or Day Pass tickets Friday $30,
Saturday $40, and Sunday $30. For
informat ion and t icket s, visit
www.kynetonmusicfestival.com.au.
Community Park’s Lisa Ohlmus at the Picnic
Cinema Under the Stars
Block out your calendar and get your
picnic hampers ready.
Kyneton Community Park is excited to
announce it will host cinema under the
stars in the beautiful surrounds of the
Botanic Gardens.
The whole family will enjoy the
enchanting fairy-tale adventure, The
Princess Bride, screening on Sat Jan 11.
The cult classic, Empire Records,
starring Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger and
Johnny Whitworth will screen the
following Saturday Jan 18.
Tickets will be available at the “door”
from 6pm and movies begin at
sundown.
Kyneton Christmas Carols
The Kyneton Municipal Band is holding
its 42nd Community Christmas Carols
presentation at St Paul's Anglican
Church on Sunday Dec 22 at 7.30 pm .
The evening will include items from the
Band, the Kyneton Rotary Choir and
Dan McDonald,
A visit is expected from an old
bewhiskered friend in a red suit.
All are welcome.
Kyneton Connect Co-Editors: Eric Dearricott 5422 2990, Geradine Thomas 5422 7130, Leo Ramsdale 5422 1913
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