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JANUARY
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Music on the Hill
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Red Hill Market
15
Moth at Hickinbotham
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Two Bays Trail Run
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Portsea Market
19
Hill ‘n’ Ridge BBQ
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Red Hill Community Park
Opening
26
Cricket – T 20 Bash Main Ridge
FEBRUARY
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Music on the Hill
6
Red Hill Market
7
Herald Sun Tour (Bike Race)
Arthurs Seat
MARCH
Music on the Hill
7
Red Hill Market
26
Red Hill Show
26
Portsea Market
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Website: lionsredhill.vic.lions.org.au
First Remembrance Day
at Red Hill
UP COMING
EVENTS
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L I O N S
INSIDE
Renaissance for Noel’s Gallery
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Count -down to the RH Show
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Cats can Kill
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From Kindilan to Focus
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From The Lions’ Den
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T20 at Main Ridge
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MARCH APRIL MAY 2016
Red Hill’s first Remembrance Day
commemoration at the new War Memorial in
the Community Park on Wednesday
November 11 was well attended, with the
guest of honour being Mr. Carl Cowie, CEO of
Mornington Peninsula Shire. The service was
enhanced by three WWI re-enactors, led by
local man Mark White, slow marching to the
memorial dressed in full AIF kit. During the
service, they stood with heads bowed and rifles
upturned while prayers were read and an
Mark White, Ben Camm (Dromana Secondary College
address was delivered by RHCA President,
student ) and David How formed the guard at the ceremony
David Maddocks.
At the end of the service, the re-enactors marched off at normal pace. It was very moving to see these
men, both young and old, playing their part and it brought home more keenly the sacrifice that our
servicemen and women have made in all conflicts.
Andy Murray’s way of remembering...
I normally wear either my grandfather’s
or my uncles medals on Anzac &
Remembrance Day but this year I
wanted to carry with me a tangible link
to my loved ones and their experience
of war.
So I wore a WW1 Aust soldiers jacket
as may have been worn by my great
grandfather of my mothers side..E P
Tapp was in the light horse and had
joined up at the age of 42...such was
his sense of duty.
I wore my late uncle’s Vietnam medals
and I wore my grandfathers silver
wristwatch that he wore in the trenches
in France... when my father gave it to
me it had shattered glass and a dial
fashioned by the rub of war... now
since restored... sometimes I wish I'd
left it as he had brought it
home...damaged like so many
soldiers, yet resilient...
Finally I carried my grandmother’s
Salvation Army mug that she was
given in her duties during the
second world war when she worked
at Papakura Army Barracks in
New Zealand.
Our house had one of the few
tennis courts in the area and the
home was alive with soldiers
laughing and forgetting for a
moment the reality of what they had
faced or were about to...
The Pacific theatre awaited them
and places like Guadacanal and
others would see their blood shed..
In my small way I could feel them
with me as I attended the
Andy Murray from Main Ridge
service...
holding his Grandmother’s Salvation
Lest we forget
Army mug. at the Remembrance Day
COMMUNITY BBQ
Help celebrate as we
move into our 8th year!
Main Ridge Bowls and
Petanque Club
Tuesday Jan 19 6 pm
RSVP by Jan 13 to
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A RENAISSANCE FOR NOEL’S GALLERY
It’s back to the future at Noel’s Gallery. New owners Craig and Rebecca Davy bought the property in a fairly run-down condition early in
2015 and they are working to restore it to its former glory reputation – a gallery of fine art and a café of fine food. A place where you can
go and spend quality time appreciating the art, the ambience, the coffee or an imaginative breakfast or lunch.
Running an art gallery is not foreign to
Rebecca. She ran the Flinders Fine Art
Gallery for 15 years and the Sorrento Fine Art
Gallery for a similar period.
“But our dream was to own a gallery with a
home and a facility to offer hospitality as well.
A place where we could live, work, hold
dinners, demonstrations and creative events
as well as the normal art gallery. So Noel’s
Gallery ticked all the boxes,” Rebecca said.
“We have a stable of around 30 artists,
including local artists that exhibit here, so on
any visit you could be seeing the work of 1520 artists along with displays of well-priced
jewellery, ceramics and glass,” she said.
Some of the artists are Craig Davy, Chris
Kandis, Herman Pekel, Gail Rutland Gillard,
David Brayshaw, Paul McIntyre, Ron
Hancock and Roberta Easton to name a few.
Stunning silver work by Lauren Harris,
beautiful pearls by Amanda Rosser and
unique designs by Wayne Cuthell are all
made here in Australia and on regular show.
Glass blower, Roberta Easton can be found
at Noel’s a couple of days a week. Roberta
and Rebecca did not know one another when
they opened shops next door to each other in
Flinders 15 years ago, but a friendship
formed, so now again Bobby and Bec are
working side by side.
Owner and artist-in-residence, Craig Davy is
a relative new comer to the art world.
However, in the last six years of painting he
has catapulted himself by winning over 70
awards and commendations at some of the
Rebecca hanging one of their artists.
most prestigious art awards throughout
Australia, making him a sought after and
well respected name in the art world. His
work could be described as traditional,
impressionistic, with bold brush strokes
applied with confidence.
“Growing up and living on this beautiful
Mornington Peninsula is an absolute
inspiration for an artist,” Craig said.
Rebecca and Craig will be holding
regular changing exhibitions, dinner and
demonstration nights, workshop
weekends, location paintings and many
other art events. To keep up with what is
on at Noel’s visit the website
www.peninsulagalleries.com.au follow
them on Facebook or Instagram or
contact the gallery and leave email
details.
Craig in front of his painting.
The café is open seven days from
Boxing Day serving breakfast and lunch.
It will be licensed early in January. The
menu offers light choice such as Turkish
breads, delicious vegan pizza, open
souvlaki, freshly made salads,
Devonshire teas, numerous cakes and
slices and much more. This can all be
enjoyed in the relaxed atmosphere of the
café or on the deck where the stunning
views can be taken in. A paddock next
door enables the children to run and play
with a volleyball net offering an added
attraction on a summer’s day.
Noel’s is open 7 days, 9 - 5pm. Bookings
5989 2203. As Craig and Rebecca
proudly say: “Come to Noel’s – Where
Art Lives.” – RB.
LAST RED HILL MARKET FOR ROD AND JILL SANDERS
When you go in the door of the big pavilion
at the Red Hill market next month Rod and
Jill Sanders will not be in their usual spot
just inside the door selling their beautiful
blueberries, jams and chutneys. And no
more baskets of tempting blueberry muffins
on display.
After 39 years of regular attendance at the
Red Hill market they did their last market
there on Saturday, December 5.
It all started in 1976 when Jill sold bush
buttons at the market. She then graduated
to selling hand-spun wool, then woollen
floor rugs she made herself.
About 34 years ago, after setting up their
Drum Drum blueberry farm Jill and Rod
started selling fresh blueberries adding
dried flowers and later fresh flowers. Cakes
were also offered at one stage. In more
recent years it has just been blueberries,
jams, ice cream topping and chutneys with
fresh blueberries being their best seller.
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They’ve occupied many different sites
around the Red Hill Reserve, for the last
eight years just inside the big pavilion door.
“There was a time when we attended nine
different markets a month,” Jill said. “But
now we have enough to do on the farm
without going to markets.”
“We’ve had lots of regular customers over
the years and we’ll miss them, but hopefully
some will still come to our farm gate,” she
said.
The Market management was sorry to see
them go and Manager, Louise Gamon
visited the stall on their last day and
presented them with a thank you bunch of
gladiolas.
Drum Drum Farm now has a website:
drumdrumfarm.com.au and the farm gate in
Davos Street, - off Purves Road near the Pig
& Whistle - will be open from 10am to 4pm
daily from Boxing Day to Australia Day and
then on weekends into February.
Jill and Rod in earlier market days.
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PONY CLUBS ‘JUMPING FOR JOY’ WITH COMMUNITY HELP
Charlie King tries out the new water jump at
the equestrian ground in Main Ridge.
Main Ridge Pony Club and Nepean
Equestrian Club officially opened their
new water jump complex at the Main
Ridge Equestrian Ground in Baldrys
Road on Friday 11 December.
It was just a year ago that the Clubs
appealed to their local community,
businesses and organisations for help
with the project which had been
identified by a government study as an
essential component of the
environmental protection at the ground.
"Its achievement only twelve months on
is very much thanks to the many
partners who came on board," said
Pony Club President Dean Jones.
"Especially businesses and individuals
who donated money, materials and/or
labour, to get the job done."
The new water jump, which also
incorporates a hoof cleaning station,
are measures which the club has taken
not just to enhance the renowned cross
country course at the Ground, but also
to protect the environmental integrity of
the reserve which is bordered on two
sides by Greens Bush.
"The Pony Club has been meeting at
the Ground since 1968 when the land
was set aside by the Green family for
equestrian use," Mr. Jones said. "Not
much has changed in nearly fifty years.
The setting is as beautiful as ever, and
the cross country jumps just as
challenging. But what has changed is
how we look after this very special
environment - for ourselves and for the
future."
The major threat to the ground came in
the form of Phytophthora Cinnamomi, a
soil-borne water mould known to
produce dieback or root rot in plants.
"Obviously this species had the
potential to severely damage the
ground itself, and to spread further into
the national park, and it was necessary
to take measures - and quickly."
These measures were identified as the
re-location of the existing water jump
out of the bush area, plus the provision
of a hoof cleaning station to remove all
traces of the pathogen moving into and
out of the ground.
"But the creation of a new water jump
was a significant and costly undertaking
for community clubs such as ourselves
First through the new hoof cleaning station was
Poppy Mamers. the club’s youngest member,
- which is where the wider community
came to our rescue."
Major partners in the project include
Mornington Peninsula Shire, Hillview
Quarries, Red Hill Lions, Bendigo
Community Bank, as well as small
businesses throughout the region, and
individuals keen to see our clubs
continue to thrive and develop," Mr.
Jones said.
The water jump complex is just a part of
a wider Improvement project by the
clubs, which it is hoped will include an
all-weather sand arena and upgrade of
facilities at the ground.
For more information please contact:
Melissa Mamers
[email protected] or
0408422664.
HORSES WILL BE BACK FOR 2016 RED HILL SHOW
New Show Executive Officer, Bec Davis, a
friend of the Clydesdales.
Horses will be back on the Red Hill
Showgrounds arena on Easter Saturday,
March 26 as a major feature of the iconic
88th Red Hill Show.
The return of the majestic Clydesdale
and striking Gypsy Cob has been warmly
welcomed by the Red Hill Show
Committee. Horses have not been
allowed at the Red Hill Showgrounds
since 2001.
Newly appointed Show Executive
Officer, Bec Davis, a Red Hill local with a
background in marketing and design, is
working alongside a motivated and
dedicated team planning the program
for one of the State’s most popular
agricultural shows and she believes the
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2016 Show is shaping up to be a one of
the best in years. Currently working
freelance with local vineyards, Bec’s aim
is to assist Peninsula based companies
with branding and publicity while
promoting this beautiful region.
Representatives from the Red Hill Lions
Club have joined the committee giving
the Show a further valuable local
connection.
Bec’s advice is to start planting your
radishes, pruning the roses and
grooming the alpacas. Entries are open
now across a wide range from animals,
art, craft, cooking and photography to
homemade cheese and homemade
wine. “And there is plenty to get the kids
involved this Easter,” she said.
“Parking is free so once you have your
admission ticket there will be many
things that are free to see and do – the
pavilions will be filled with art, craft,
cooking, flowers, fruit and vegetables
and the livestock competitions will let you
get up close to the animals,” she said.
“Children can have their faces painted,
enjoy a pony ride, milk a cow and more.
The family can watch the ladies spin
beautiful natural fibres, enjoy the
breathtaking Big Air School perform
highflying tricks on BMX Bikes, or watch
the open judging of the fruit cake,
homemade cheese and much, much
more. The woodchop is always
sensational and the hot chainsaw races
have become a crowd favourite.”
Tubby the Robot will be back; watch in
awe as the Stiltwalker moves among the
crowd. The team from Black Snake
Productions will be speaking about the
plight of Australia’s disappearing wildlife,
while at the same time children and
adults will have the opportunity to handle
and learn more about each creature.
There will be a petting farm and the
Futura Kelpies will be showing off their
skills on the main arena.
“It will be great to just slowly meander
around the Showgrounds and
experience the colour and diversity of the
stallholders too. And be sure not to miss
the Grand Parade at 2.45pm,” she said.
The Red Hill Show, open from 8.30am to
5pm, is always great value for money –
Admission: Family ticket (2 adults, 3
children 6-18 years) $50; Adults $15;
Children 6 to 18 years $10 (5 years and
under free); Students and Pensioners
$10. Please note: cash only at gates,
and there is no ATM at the grounds.
For entries and show enquiries,
telep hon e
5 989
235 7,
e mail :
[email protected], visit the
website www.redhillshow.com.au or
follow the Red Hill Show on Facebook
and Twitter .
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NEW COMMITTEE AT THE OP SHOP
The Red Hill Op Shop's AGM proved a
very popular event, with a large
attendance including guests representing
our main beneficiary, Peninsula Home
Hospice and a speaker from Rosebud
Hospital.
Retiring Treasurer Jenny
McIlroy reported that the Op Shop has
raised over $600,000 for PHH since it
opened in 1984 - an amazing result for a
shop that's only open two and a half
days a week! Also retiring was Marion
Trevellyan, President for the last four
years. She retains her position as Shop
Co-ordinator - an onerous job if ever
there was one - but one which she does
supremely well, as is evidenced by the
compliments given by everyone who
comes into our new premises in
Mechanics Road.
Alison Watts, Operations Director from
Rosebud Hospital, addressed the
meeting and updated us on how the
scanner and ultrasound, which were
funded through community donations,
have improved patient care by reducing
transfers to Frankston Hospital for
diagnostic imaging by 75%. The Op
Shop also funded two much-needed lo-lo
beds for the Hospital, which are used by
patients at risk of fracturing bones by
falling out of normal-height beds. Alison
then outlined thoughts for the future
development of the Hospital, which is
increasingly running out of space, saying
that they had even converted a cupboard
(albeit a rather large one) into an office!
When the meeting closed, everyone
enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea
provided by committee members.
The committee for 2016 is as follows:
President: Felicity Jackson
Vice President: Lorraine Esipoff
Treasurer: Ruth Johns
Secretary: Jenny Platt
Shop Co-ordinator: Marion Trevellyan
Roster Secretary: Pat Wright
Ordinary Members:
Lyn Storti, Julie
Eldridge, Eileen Ennis
THELMA
LITTLEJOHN
FAREWELLED
Thelma Littlejohn, a
lifelong resident of
Red
Hill,
was
remembered at a
large gathering in
Rosebud
on
November 26.
Thelma died on Nov 21 aged 78. She is
survived by her brother Ian and sister,
Jean Edwards of Red Hill. Her brother
Ted Littlejohn died in Nov 2013.
Thelma was the Bursar at Dromana
Secondary College for 27 years. An
active worker in the community she was
the organist and treasurer at the Red Hill
Church of Christ for many years until it
closed in 2007.
As a long serving member of the
Dromana Historical Society she served
as secretary and treasurer and was
awarded Life Membership.
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STEINER PLAYGROUP
MOVES TO ST GEORGES
IN RED HILL
A playgroup based on the philosophy of
Rudolf Steiner will operate from St
George’s Church community centre from
February 2016
Wurru Wurru Steiner offers a natural
approach to Early Childhood Education,
creating
a
nurturing,
creative
environment for preschool children on
the Southern Peninsula. They aim to
offer a warm, supportive space for
parents.
The early childhood years are
characterised by children actively
learning through imitation and their own
creative experience. The group will foster
children's imagination and a sense of
wonder through stories, songs, creative
play, interaction with nature and
involvement in everyday human activity.
The groups are run in a warm, nurturing
environment filled with beautiful, natural
play materials and outdoor spaces with
gardens to care for.
The following sessions will be offered.
Playgroup - 18months to 3 years
Tuesday mornings 9.30 to 11.30am.
Children freely play indoors with simple
natural felt or wooden animals,
handmade dolls, shells, logs pots and
pans, prior to heading outdoors to
explore the garden and sandpit.
Rostered Playgroups - 3 to 5 years
A much needed Rostered Playgroup will
operate twice weekly from 12.30 till 3pm.
Through play and structured activities
cooking, painting, gardening, sewing,
use tools, share and problem solve.
Parent/Infant group - to 18 months
Thursday mornings
9.30am to
11.30am, from mid February aim to
support new families as they settle into
the role of parent and nurturer. A
supportive facilitator will be present and
age appropriate felt toys will be made by
the group for their children. Seasonal
songs and stories will be introduced.
For further information check out the
website, www.wurruwurru.com
LOCAL WINERIES WIN
MAJOR AWARDS
Local wineries celebrated major awards
at the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons
Association’s second annual Regional
Wine Show held at the RACV, Cape
Schanck Resort in October.
Forty wineries participated with just
under 200 wines and again the strength
of the show was the ability to focus
solely on the wines of this region. Once
again, the two major awards from the
show were the Chardonnay & Pinot
Noir Provenance Awards. This award
focuses on a winery’s consistent wine
quality over two vintages, and not just
one exceptional wine. The 2015
Chardonnay Provenance Award was
won by Paringa Estate with 2011 &
2014 Paringa Estate Chardonnay and
the runner up finalist was Willow Creek
Vineyard.
The 2015 Pinot Noir
Provenance Award was won by
Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove with
2010 & 2014 Montalto ‘Merricks Block’
Pinot Noir and the runner up finalist
was Paringa Estate. The three current
vintage awards presented were:
Current Vintage Chardonnay Award 2014 Foxeys Chardonnay; Current
Vintage Pinot Noir - 2014 Paringa
Estate Pinot Noir; Current Vintage
Other (Variety/Vintage) - 2014 Merricks
Estate Shiraz.
AUSTRALIAN DECORATIVE AND
FINE ARTS SOCIETY LECTURES
CONTINUE IN 2016
What: The first Australian Decorative
and Fine Arts Society meeting for 2016
will be held on Friday 26th February.
Who: Mr Lars Tharp MA (Cantab)
HonsDArt FSA Independent Lecturer
will deliver an illustrated lecture on "The
Captain, the Duchess and their 23,000
children - London's great Foundling
Hospital".
Where: Peninsula Community Theatre,
Wilson Road, Mornington.
When: Friday 26 Feb, 2016,5.30 p.m.
March lecture
What: Friday 18 March, 2016
Who: Mr Matthew Martin, Australian
lecturer, will deliver an illustrated lecture
on "Inside Monet's House at Giverny" ..
Where: Peninsula Community Theatre,
Wilson Road, Mornington.
When: Friday 18th March, 5.30 p.m.
We welcome new members and guests
but please contact 9787 2092 at least
three days in advance to book please.
Recycle for Sight
Give the gift of sight
Recycle your old glasses and sunglasses.
Lions Recycle boxes are located at
Red Hill. Medical Centre
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DENIS DELANEY
A Grade Electrician
Prompt attention to all your
electrical needs in
Red Hill and District
Small jobs, renovations,
innovative lighting solutions
JT Farm Contracting
We are based in Main Ridge and offer a
wide range of farm contracting services
including:
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Phone 0418 171829 or 5981 8129
No job too small!
Farm fencing
Building wooden gates
Pasture renovation
Fertilizer and lime spreading
Haymaking and hay supply
Livestock management
Property management
Weed control
Call Jonathan to discuss how
we can help you
MAIN RIDGE BOWLS and
PETANQUE CLUB OFFERS:
 Club House with seating up to 120
 Licensed Bar Facilities
 Two Full Sized Greens – 14 Rinks
 NEW competition size Petanque Piste
 Personal Coaching by Accredited
Coaches
 Bowls Equipment for Loan
 BBQ Facilities
 Idyllic Rural Environment
 Social Bowls and Coaching every
Friday from 3.30 pm followed by
5 pm Happy Hour (all welcome)
NEWCOMERS TO BOWLS ESPECIALLY
WELCOME!
CONTACT
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JONATHAN HODGKIN 59896006
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Campaigning to give a voice to the Red
Hill and Red Hill South communities
Sales, Rentals,
Holiday Lettings
Open 7 days
Proud Sponsor
to protect and preserve the rural character
to create an informed and active community
to provide a forum for community engagement
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Jo in RH CA toda y
Help preserve and protect your community
5989 2116
[email protected]
www.rtedgar.com.au
52 Cook Street
Flinders 3929
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Our Wildlife Matters
Karamu Attack Update
CATS CAN KILL WITHOUT
LIFTING A PAW!
Hopefully everyone knows what efficient
hunters cats are, even more so than
foxes, and the large numbers of native
animals they kill (approximately 75
million across Australia every day). While
it may be the case that you have not
personally witnessed your cat killing a
bird or small animal, did you know that it
can be responsible for killing threatened
and vulnerable species without even
laying a paw on them?
Most cats are infected with a small
protozoa, called Toxoplasma gondii, that
lives in the gut. It usually does not cause
the cat itself to be sick and the owner
does not know that they have it. Every
now and then this protozoa produces
thousands of eggs (oocysts) that are
passed out in the poo (faeces) and
contaminate the environment. When our
native mammals, such as bandicoots,
antechinus, kangaroos, wallabies,
possums etc accidently eat these
oocysts while they are feeding they can
become very sick and die. If the animal
survives, these eggs then form cysts in
the muscles and nervous system which
can re-activate and cause illness and
A cat killing a Southern Brown Bandicoot.
Photo: Sarah Maclagan, PhD student researching SBBs
death if the animal is stressed at a later
stage in life.
So while your cat may not appear to be
doing harm, an innocent poo can be
responsible for significant illness and
potential decline in vulnerable
populations.
If you are a cat owner it is very important
that you do all you can to ensure that
your cat does not contribute to our
wildlife decline. Please ensure that you
cat is de-sexed, micro-chipped and that it
is contained within your house or a cat
pen at all times. It is a Mornington
Peninsula Order that all cats are
confined within your property 24 hours a
day. Remember, responsible ownership
starts with you and has far reaching
effects on our wildlife.
Dr Amanda Jane Breidahl
EXCITING TIMES AT ST. GEORGE’S
2015 was a busy and exciting year for
St. George’s Anglican Church and saw
the increasing utilisation of our new
facilities by a number of community
groups and organisations, some on a
weekly basis.
In addition to our regular services of
worship and fellowship group meetings,
we celebrated a number of weddings,
baptisms, confirmations and special
services.
Some of these were of
particular appeal to the young (and the
young at heart), such as the pre
Christmas celebration of the Feast Day
of St. Nicholas, (the original ancestor of
Santa Claus).
Our Vicar, Fiona Goy, has introduced a
number of innovations during our
services and is looking towards the
development of children’s ministry within
RED HILL STEINER PLAYGROUP
ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
 holistic, play based program for children
18 months to 4 years.
 8-9 children to a group
 vacancies in both groups
Tuesday sessions:
9.30am-11.30am: Under 3 years
12.45-3.00pm: 3 years and older
* songs & movement * gardening
* bush walks *natural crafts *story-time
Possible Thursday sessions - register your
interest.
Registered with Playgroup Victoria
Enrolment officer:
Estelle Kefford 0437075687 ( text)
[email protected]
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the Parish – watch this space!
The church continues to support a
number of community outreach activities
and programs, including Food For All
and Anglicare and also the Refugee and
Asylum Seekers Centre in Dandenong.
Much is planned for 2016 – special
services will be held to mark Shrove
Tuesday on 9th. February at 6pm
followed by a pancake supper. We kick
up our heels on that day before the fast
of Lent! Lent begins on Ash Wednesday
with a beautiful service at 5pm on 10th.
February. All are welcome.
On
Valentine’s Day, Sunday 14th. February
at 5pm, couples in the community are
invited to renew their wedding vows.
Contact the Revd. Fiona Goy if you
would like to participate in this service or
would like to know more about
St. George’s – 59818918
or
[email protected].
Since our article in July about the weed
Karamu, we are pleased to report
progress. In the depths of winter, with
the backing of our (then) Mayor Bev
Colomb, the committee of Main Creek
Catchment Landcare met with Councillor
Tim Woods and Shire staff to plan a
Karamu eradication program on Meakins
Road, Flinders.
Karamu (Coprosma robusta), introduced
from New Zealand, thrives in the
Mornington Peninsula hinterland and has
become a “bully” weed here.
Birds
disperse the seed and Karamu first
appears in your garden as an innocent
little seedling, a little like Sweet
Pittosporum (Pittosporum undulatum). It
grows into a not unpleasant looking bush
with shiny green leaves, BUT over time it
spreads by seeds and suckering to
create dense almost impenetrable
thickets, crowding out all other
vegetation and even causing the death
of mature eucalypts (You can see
examples of this on Meakins Road).
Faced with these invasive thickets on
Meakins Road, our Landcare group
together with the Mornington Peninsula
Shire’s Natural Systems Team has
commenced action. A forestry mulcher
has been through some small, very
dense patches of Karamu on Meakins
Road. The area, stripped of the Karamu,
looks barren and raw, clearly illustrating
the capacity of this plant to choke out all
other vegetation. Our plan for this site is
to
hand-weed
plants
that
were
inaccessible to the mulcher, encourage
regeneration of the indigenous flora and
resort to targeted replanting where
necessary .
Our group wants to continue this work
and we have applied for grants to extend
the project.
However for Karamu Attack to be
successful, eradication of this weed
needs to be Peninsula-wide. We need
YOU and as many other residents as
possible to join us in this project.
Step 1: Learn to identify Karamu
Step 2: Ensure there is no Karamu on
your property or verge.
For more information please contact
JACQUELINE SALTER, Landcare
Facilitator, Mornington Peninsula Shire
03 5950 1279 / 0408 213 079
E:[email protected]
MICHELLE STACEY, Meakins Road
Karamu Project Manager, Main Creek
Catchment Landcare Group,
0409031108 / [email protected]
Together we can do this!
Do you have
2 more
hands to help Lions
in the community?
NEW MEMBERS
ALWAYS WELCOME
Contact
[email protected]
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6
An exciting year ahead
for Music on the Hill
MOTH begins its 2016 calendar on new
Year’s day ( Friday 1 January) when Rob
Snarski returns after his first MOTH
appearance, which was a sell-out. He will
be supported by Mount Martha singer
songwriter Madeleine Duke.
“Recovery with Rob” will be the theme of
the show. We’re not promising hangover
cures, but music from Rob’s latest
successful album “Lo-Fidelity” will certainly
make people feel good. The album
features reworked songs requested by
Rob’s fans. Tracks were recorded on his
iPhone and mixed by Rob’s pal and MOTH
favourite Shane O’Mara.
Both Ron and Shane appeared at a very
successful MOTH first birthday celebration
in September. More than 14 artists
returned to MOTH to help celebrate and
perform three songs each to a packed
pavilion in full party mood.
Melbourne based artists and local
performers shared the stage for a great
night of quality entertainment. A highlight
was Lisa Miller and Shane O’Mara joined
by local guitar hero Charlie Owen for a
rendition of Lucinda Williams’ classic Joy.
Funds raised helped to buy badly needed
equipment and provided a deserving
Dromana College music student with a
scholarship for a year’s music lessons.
2015 has seen artists launch their albums
at MOTH including Fraser A. Gorman,
Suzannah espie, and recent Aria winner
Shane Nicholson.
Throughout 2016, MOTH will host some
well-known names from the music industry
including David Bridie (5 February), Sally
Seltmann (International Womens' Day
MOTH, 4 March) and Mick Thomas in July.
Also appearing will be plenty of talented
newcomers and, as always, every MOTH
will be opened by a Peninsula-based act
as MOTH is committed to showcasing local
artists.
Music on the Hill is hosted by the Red Hill
sports clubs. Proceeds go to the artists,
equipment hire and local community
initiatives. Visit musiconthehill.com.au to
find out more.
MOTH will also be presenting a one-offMOTH (Music Off The Hill) at
Hickinbotham
of
Dromana
on
Friday January 15 featuring ultra-talented
troubadour Darren Hanlon and amazing
young singer songwriter Gretta Ray. Doors
open at 6pm. Dinner and snacks menu
available. We expect this event to be wella t t e n d e d ,
s o
g o
to musiconthehill.com.au for more
information.
MOTH 2016
Friday 1 January: Rob Snarski, Madeleine
Duke. Red Hill Community Pavilion. Doors
7pm.
Friday 15 January: Darren Hanlon, Gretta
Ray. Hickinbotham of Dromana. Doors
6pm.
Friday 5 February: David Bridie, Demi
Louise + local artist tbc. Red Hill
Community Pavilion. Doors 7pm.
HILL
’N’
RIDGE
Red Hill Community Park
Opening Celebration
You are invited to join the Red Hill
community for the official opening of the
Red Hill Community Park on Sunday 24
January 2016.
A free barbeque will be held for residents
and friends to use the new facilities
which include a barbeque, picnic shelter
with picnic tables and seating, and an
exciting children's play space.
An
information shelter is in the planning
stage.
Red Hill Community Association (RHCA)
has played a big part in driving the
development of the community park and
is organising the gathering.
"Celebrations start from 12 noon and the
official ceremony is at 12.30 pm so come
and join in,” said RHCA President David
Maddocks.
“We’ll gather on the corner of Point Leo
and Shoreham Roads and the food and
drinks are provided. This is a big event
for the community and RHCA. All you
have to do is be there!”
Hill ’n’ Ridge Contact List
LANDCARE
Main Creek
Bernie Schedvin
Mantons Creek
David Maddocks
Red Hill South
Geoff White,
Dunn’s Creek
Roger Stuart-Andrews
Sheepwash Creek
Michelle de la Coeur
PROBUS
Arthurs Seat
Kerri Flockart
Main Ridge
David Cartledge
Open every Sunday
in January
11 am – 3 pm
Visit us at 33 Mechanics Road,
Red Hill
You never know what treasures
you could find
59896408
[email protected]
om
5989 6212
[email protected],
0400 989 150
[email protected],
5989 2011
[email protected],
0419579277
5986 3636 Meets 10am
2nd Friday Main Ridge
59744965 Meets 9am 1st
Friday Main Ridge
Red Hill
[email protected]
Terry Tovey Meets Main Ridge 4th
Tues
SPORTING CLUBS
Bowls & Petanque
Main Ridge
Jonathan O’Sullivan
Cricket Main Ridge
Stuart Rigby
0423 704 185
Cricket
5989 2500 Club Room
[email protected]
Red Hill
Football Red Hill
Kerry Watson has retired from her role
as Secretary and Public Officer at Red
Hill Community Association, so we are
looking for someone to fill her shoes. If
you are interested in joining us to take
minutes of our monthly meetings and
handle correspondence, please contact
us at
[email protected]
or ring 5989 2548.
[email protected]
Junior Football Red
Hill Darren Morgan
[email protected]
040925037
[email protected]
Club Rooms 5989 2500
redhillfc.vcfl.com.au
0425 791 870
www.redhilljfc.net
Tennis Main Ridge
Kim Barker [email protected]
Night Tennis:
Anne Thomas 5989 6128/ 0408 382 453
Tennis Red Hill
Club House 5989 2642
Phil Davies 0416 229 205
RECREATIONAL / LIFESTYLE CLUBS
Bridge Club Red Hill 59811575
Ken & Eileen Farren
[email protected]
Gardening Society
[email protected]
Red Hill
Ann Hull www.rhgs.com.au
MP Alpaca Breeders 5989 2866
David Daddo
Peninsula Music
Society David Fickling
9789 8392
pmsmusic.asn.au
Seawinds Nursery
5987 3093 (Mon am)
Volunteers
Meets Mondays 9:00am
Kathy Wyatt
COMMUNITY / SERVICE CLUBS
Red Hill Community 0415 514 440
redhillcommunityassociation@g
Association
Kerry Watson mail.com
Dromana & District
5981 9119
Historical Society
[email protected]
Jean Rotherham
Lions Club Red Hill
5989 3034 MR Bowls Club
Elenor Dowlan [email protected]
Meets 2nd / 4th Mondays
Opportunity Shop
Red Hill Jenny Platt
5989 2892
[email protected]
Red Hill Show
59892357
[email protected]
St Georges Anglican [email protected]
9.30 am Wednesdays
Church
Revd Fiona Goy 9 am Sundays 59818918
[email protected]
Scouts Red Hill
Simone Gilligan
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7
From KINDILAN to FOCUS A short history of an outreach facility
After World War 2, concerned people
began to recognise that the approach to
the treatment of people with disabilities
needed to change. No longer were the
large, impersonal and poorly serviced
institutions like Kew Cottages
acceptable. Indeed, the philosophies
embraced by such movements as the
Anthroposophist, and Rudolf Steiner
recognized the rights of all people ,
including those with handicaps, to a
sound education and a fulfilling life, but
the application of these theories was
hard to implement.
In the 1970s, a group of parents with
these ideas in mind, approached the
problem head on, planning an
independent living centre for their
children.
This they called KINDILAN, thought to be
an aboriginal word meaning "joyful", and
their aim was to provide " a secure and
happy home, and to help all the
residents lead useful, active and
interesting lives". After a year and a half
of planning, they obtained premises,
appointed staff, and set up the first
residential school in Bayview Road,
Balnarring, based on the philosophy of
Rudolf Steiner. Starting with 6 residents,
they soon built the numbers to 12. But
the demand was there for many more
places even at that time.
Original dwelling in Balnarring
Although the site for far larger premises
was purchased in 1972 - (43 acres for
$43,250) the residents didn't move in
until 1978. There had been ructions
between staff and the board, and
disagreements about the philosophy of
education and the needs of parents with
children on the waiting list.
There had been fiscal difficulties, and
dramas with government involvement,
and, as always, funding concerns. The
difficulties must have appeared almost
insurmountable, and credit must be
given to all who persevered in the move
to Red Hill. " The KINDILAN Board could
congratulate itself on finally making their
vision a wonderful reality in Red Hill...
the Board, together with the staff and
parents had raised sufficient money to
qualify for assistance from the state and
federal governments to build a $1.85
million complex, which included a craft
centre and offered farming experience to
the residents. The complex soon housed
35 residents plus staff."
HILL
’N’
RIDGE
By the ‘80s, ideas had changed again.
The philosophy of " normalisation" was
gradually introduced, and the residents
were integrated, wherever possible, into
participation programmes in the general
community, rather than working in
sheltered workshop type activities. Many
clients were taken off site to participate
in programmes in areas like Dromana
and Rosebud.
In 2005, the name KINDILAN was
changed to Focus. The former name
Modern units meeting individual needs.
suggested a children's service, whereas
the clients were now adult, and the name
"Focus" reflected the fact that services
were now client -centred, focusing on
individual needs and abilities.
There are now 6 houses and 4 flats
accommodating 41 residents at Red Hill.
But, beyond that there are a range of
homes all over the Mornington
Peninsula, to suit the individual needs of
the clients. New buildings have been
built with the knowledge that many of the
clients are aging, and need specialised
facilities. At this time 92 people are
permanent residents at KINDILAN, but
beyond that there are services available
under the Focus Outreach auspices,
including home based and community
day programmes, as well as weekend
respite camps, and family and aging
carers relief. The organisation employs
about 220 full- time and part-time staff.
As it is a funded organisation, it is
monitored by the Victorian Department of
Human Services which demands high
standards of empowerment, access and
engagement, well being and participation
for the clients. The funding is augmented
by the hard work of volunteers.
There will be more changes, no doubt,
when the National Disability Insurance
Scheme is implemented, but what will
not change is the fact that a small group
of parents with great vision and great
tenacity established an organisation
which continues to provide security,
employment,
activities
and
companionship for their children and
others long after the initial dream was
realised.
Sources:"From Vision to Reality " .
Day Woodhouse and Kylie Hughes.
Megan Shannon Executive ManagerCommunity Relations. Focus.
Pip Bundred
George Blomfield in
Transport Wall of Fame
The late George Blomfield who began
his trucking business in Red Hill, has
been inducted into the National Road
transport Wall of fame in Alice Springs.
He was nominated by Keith Holmes.
His wife, Elsie and their five girls lived in
Whitehill Road. Daughter Nancye
Sellwood described him as a “Mr Fix-it“.
He was versatile, good at any sport
including tennis at Red Hill and golf.
He bought a wide cab diesel c1935
which trucked produce for many years. It
was important for local orchardists and
growers to get their perishable goods to
meet market demands .
WW 11 had a massive impact on
trucking in Australia when ex–military
trucks became available.
George
pioneered Interstate travel. He proposed
to take fruit and vegetables to the
Sydney market faster than a plane or
train which meant more power.
Described with Ed Cameron as
Adventurous Australians , they imported
the first fully built Kenworth S925 from
America in the early 1960’s, This paved
the way for the production of Kenworth
trucks at Bayswater
in Australia
including the series - K125, S923 and
K123, a turning point for local design and
engineering.
In 2009 the 40,000th Kenworth truck was
produced .The road transport network
has been the backbone of Australian
development and prosperity . The part
played by George Blomfield as a pioneer
of Kenworth trucks in Australia (together
with Ed Cameron) and
was
acknowledged in the in the presence of
family, in the Alice Springs Wall of
Fame.
Keith Holmes and JP
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In the last issue we featured a brief history of the Red Hill Consolidated School. In this
Issue we continue that focus with an outline of two of the schools which went on to be
part of the Red Hill Consolidated School- contributed by historian Rod Blair.
RED HILL STATE SCHOOL No. 1301
In the mid 1860s the population at Red
Hill had grown to such an extent that the
settlers decided to build a school which
became Non Vested School No.77,
where the boys of the district were taught
by a Mr. Gounan. The parents paid part
of his salary by weekly contributions.
The back door of the small weatherboard room was 5 feet from the ground
and no steps were provided.
1940 class at Red Hill State School
In November 1873 the Education
Department received a letter from the
local blacksmith Mr. James Wiseman, on
whose property at the North end of
Arkwell’s Lane the school had been built,
which indicated that there was a degree
of conflict between Messrs Wiseman,
Sherwood and Marshall as to the use of
the building. With the 1874 Education
Act being implemented, the non-vested
School No. 77 became PS 1301 Red
Hill. A rental of 1/- per year was agreed
to and the school opened 1st January,
1874, with about 30 children attending.
The school had no real amenities with
the children having to drink water from
the creek adjoining the school. The first
Headmaster was Richard Hocking who
lived in a slab hut where RHCS now
stands. His replacement, Mr Beattie
wrote to the department in 1874.
“….. if there had been a school reserve,
the teacher might have the chance of
erecting a temporary house for himself
which might be done for an outlay of
about £25 and last for about 10 years as
I fancy that this district will be restored
again to the kangaroos by that time …”
Spouting, tanks and toilets were then
supplied and installed as a result. This
school served the district until 1917
when it fell into disrepair.
“… the water flowed in under one door,
down the aisle and out the other door.
The chimney smoked so badly that the
teacher could not see the pupils …”
The school only stood on one eighth of
an acre of ground and it was felt that it
was absolutely dangerous for the
children to play on the road as it was the
main Flinders Road. Land for the new
school opposite the show grounds was
History Corner
with Jill Phillips
purchased for £60 from W. Holmes. The
contract was let and the school (one room)
was opened on 16th September, 1920 and
a second room was added in 1928. The
future Prime Minister of Australia Stanley
Bruce unveiled an Honor Roll at the school
at the end of World War 1. The school was
well known for its success in apple packing
contests – there are a number of shields
attesting to this in the archives at Red Hill
Consolidated.. Well-known local identity, the
late Marg Cleine completed her schooling
Whole school population in 1931
here (including Years 7 & 8 by
correspondence sitting in the corner of the
classroom) then became “Sewing Mistress”,
Music teacher and nurse for a number of
years. When the school closed in 1950, part
of the site was bought by The Church of
England (now St George’s) and remainder
utilized as an endowment plantation.
Rod Blair
RED HILL SOUTH SCHOOL No. 4439
In the 1920s, once the railway to Red Hill
opened, rapid development of the area
took place and by 1929 the residents of
Red Hill had started to push for a new
school in the area. Correspondence at
the time included
“... sometime ago a request was made to
the Education Department that, owing to
the number of children who had to walk 4
or 5 miles along unmade country roads a
new school should be built at Red Hill
South. An inspector from the Department
reported favourably and a reply was
received that the request would be
granted. A block of land was available
and residents have been waiting for the
erection of the building. Enquiries reveal
the fact that money has not been allotted
for the building, but as it is some months
since we received word that the building
would be built surely our boys and girls
ought to receive some consideration.
Last winter some of the younger children
were too tired when they reached home
to eat their tea and were put straight to
bed. As winter will soon be here, we
sincerely trust that as the erection of this
school will involve little expenditure of
only a few hundred pounds the
Department will get to work at once and
let the children have the benefit of the
school as soon as possible. The parents
are willing to clear the land and fence the
HILL
’N’
RIDGE
block and when this is done steps will be
taken to improve the grounds …”The
single room timber building situated in
Point Leo Road (then known locally as
the ‘Blaze Trail’) was built mainly by
carpenters who lived in a tent in the bush
opposite the site. Red Hill South had its
first enrolments on the 25th of January
1932 - twenty children from grades one
to six. The Official Opening of School No
4439 was on February 22nd with Miss
Marsh as teacher / headmistress. She
was replaced in April of the same year
by Fred Volk. The School Committee
consisted of members of the local
Progress association. During World War
2, there was a threat of invasion so in
readiness for this the children and
parents dug a series of zig zag trenches
in the school ground. Soldiers, both
American and Australian, were camped
in the district and the children had lots of
fun with them but they were not allowed
to take chewing gum from them. The
Headmaster at the time “Snowy” Peters
joined the RAAF and was eventually
killed in action in June 1944. Even
though the school building never had
electricity connected it still served as the
local ‘community centre’ for many years
where regular euchre and dance parties
were held.
Rod Blair
Pictured are two former Red Hill South students
(L) Bev Laurissen and Ethel Bailey.
Bev is indicating the two pine trees which
framed the entrance to Red Hill South
school on the Pt Leo Road.
Recollections included: Do you remember
playing in the trenches ? There were
Americans all around our school during the
war.
We helped to make cocoa over the open fire in
winter.
There was a red ochre pit on the Pt Leo
roadside . Boys brought some to school so we
would look like Red Indians.
Students and staff at Red Hill South School
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From the Lions’ Den . . .
District award for Charlie
Last issue we reported our entrant in
the Junior Public Speaking Contest,
Charlie Macpherson Smith from Red
Hill Consolidated was off to the district
finals at Lakes Entrance.
We are please to report that he was the
winner of this contest.
Red Hill Consolidated students with a colourful
and surprising experiment at school assembly
Science Dynamos in the
Making
With Bendigo Bank, Red Hill District
Lions proudly sponsored the most
marvellous initiative devised by five
enlightened primary school principals.
Focusing
on
robotics
and
computerisation, almost 600 primary
students from the Mornington Peninsula
spent an awesome day sharing the
excitement of making cogs, wheels and
batteries turn into racing cars and
beating a robot, made by a year 5
student, that could solve the Rubic’s
cube in 3 minutes. A 3D printer was
producing items created by students
using computer aided design software
and coloured foam was pouring from an
experiment outdoors.
There were
probably 30 different project tables to
engage the students.
We are about to enter our
eighth year !
With this edition we have completed
seven years of Hill ‘n’ Ridge. Not in our
wildest dreams did we think we would
still be going strong this far on.
Lions would like to say thankyou to all
our supporters who have contributed to
the success of the newsletter.
We will be hosting a Community BBQ at
the Main Ridge Bowls and Petanque
Club on Tuesday 19th January from 6pm
onwards.
We invite everyone to come along and
meet other members of the community in
a casual environment, join in informal
games of bowls and petanque, chat and
meet new people. Families are welcome.
All we ask is that you let us know if you
are coming by Wednesday 13th
January so that we can cater for you.
[email protected] / 5989 6498
Charlie holding the perpetual trophy with his
parents, Carolyn and Tim
Books for Preschool
“Graduates”
The happy throng at last year’s event.
What a caring community!
Each year the Lions Club presents
students moving on from Red Hill
Preschool with an early reading book to
share with their family to promote the
development of literacy skills.
Happy reading !
Somers Primary School students demonstrating
their abilities at the Science Expo
The energy, excitement and interaction
of these children with teachers and
f e l l o w
s t u d e n t s
w a s
fantastic. Enthusiasm was abundant and
everyone was engaged.
David Ingham, one of the principals and
convenors, said that with technology
evolving so rapidly, careers for current
students will most almost surely be
vastly different to today’s offering. STEM
or Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics are key skills that will
teach students logic, versatility, creativity
and practicality. Hopefully with a good
grounding in these subjects, education
will stay pertinent to an evolving
commercial world.
Leanne Marshall, principal of Red Hill
Consolidated School and convenor,
advised this was the second year for the
Science Expo and they were delighted
by the students’ reaction and
enthusiasm.
Jane Duncan RHDL
HILL
’N’
RIDGE
Men’s Shed in Full Swing
Main Ridge Men’s Shed is proving very
popular — now open Tuesday and
Wednesday mornings. Why not call in and
find out more about it.
For further
information call Andrew on 0428 171 554
Once again we have had an
overwhelming response to the appeal for
Christmas gifts for the Berry Street
organisation. The box left at the Red Hill
General Store was overflowing with a
fantastic range of gifts for children from
disadvantaged families . A HUGE thank
you to Julie and Adam for again
supporting this appeal and sponsoring
the collection box.
Berry Street slogan is “Every child
deserves a good childhood”, and I hope,
that with your support we have been able
to help them provide a little bit of that..
Susanne White,
Berry Street Appeal Coordinator
Defibrillators in the Community
The first defibrillator has arrived and will
be placed at the Main Ridge Tennis Club
shortly. It will be accessible for use by
the public in an emergency.
Lions will arrange training programs in
the use of defibrillators once the
defibrillator is in place. Look out for
upcoming dates in the new year.
The placement of more defibrillators is
being considered by Lions and training
sessions will be held at
convenient
locations throughout the area. Everyone is
welcome and encouraged to attend an
information & training session.
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10
Main Ridge Cricket Club to host T20 Bash
On Australia Day 2016, Tuesday 26th
January, the Main Ridge Cricket Club will
host the Hampton Cricket Club for the
1st Annual Australia Day T20 Bash.
The brainchild of current MRCC club
coach & former Victoria Premier Cricket
champion, Matt Chasemore and MRCC
President, John McEncroe, the idea
stemmed from Matt’s desire to get some
of his former well-known teammates
involved in the club and John & his
committee were looking at a way to
fundraise for the construction of
proposed new change rooms for both
home & visiting teams and also the
completion of the upgrade of the cricket
practice nets facilities.
There are a number of strong links
between the two participating clubs.
John’s cousins the Kenny family are a
legendary Hampton CC family with three
generations having played there.
Additionally one of Main Ridge CC’s long
standing sponsors
TRI-FIXX Fasteners (managed by longserving 'Cougar' Travis Barker, son of
MRCC LIFE MEMBER, Russell ) is also a
supporter of Hampton CC. Interestingly the
Hampton CC coach is Jarrad Dowling – a
former Red Hill CC junior & StKilda CC
stalwart.
The match will feature at least two current
high-profile players, with the hope of more to
commit closer to the date. All members of
the community are welcome. Food and
drinks will be available as well as activities
Petanque Pairs Championships Using Sculpture in the Garden
at New Club Piste
The right sculpture can really make a
A large contingent of Main Ridge Bowls
& Pétanque Club Members contested
the 2015 Pétanque Pairs Championships
on Friday 4 Dec. The eventual winners,
Peter Whitaker and Sam Hamilton,
(pictured below) emerged victorious after
2 hours of tough competition.
The competition was played over three
40 minute 'ends' in glorious sunshine
and all competitors certainly earned their
refreshments afterwards.
The Pétanque players play regularly on
Friday afternoons at 4.30 and on the
second and fourth Sundays of the month
from 11.00 am.
The Main Ridge Bowls teams are
competing in both Divisions 1 and 5 of
the Flinders Bowls Division with both
teams proving to be very competitive this
year.
Come and join us every Friday afternoon
for either Social Bowls or Petanque
followed by drinks and tapas in the bar
afterwards
Follow us on Facebook (Main Ridge
Bowls & Pétanque Club) and keep up-todate with all the results and Club news.
Hasta Luego!
Jonathan O'Sullivan
HILL
’N’
RIDGE
garden.
At Austplant we are very proud to
support a number of local sculptors
whose works are on show throughout
our display gardens. The sculptures are
for sale with Austplant receiving a small
commission. Sculptors interested having
their works displayed at Austplant should
contact us.
Many of our garden sculptures are
created from Corten steel, an alloy of
steel with copper and chromium which
creates a steel that once it has formed
an initial layer of rust is stable, meaning
the piece will last and not leave rust
stains on concrete or timber.
Cypress pine timber sculptures also
weather particularly well creating
interesting pieces with a surprisingly
tactile quality - something that is very
important
in
a
garden.
Quirky sculptures such as our Eumundi
bird houses and feeders as well as our
much loved "flower pot man" can be
used to create a whimsical and playful
element to a garden.
"Halo" is a spherical
sculpture that really
works in our garden but
may be too strong for
many smaller gardens
as it draws the attention
which may detract from
the garden as a whole.
for kids. It will be a fun day for all ages.
It is intended that this become an annual
event that will continue to grow and
to attract high profile cricketers, celebrities
and crowds alike to join in the fun.
For all updates of the day, please check
our website mainridgecc.vic.cricket.com.au
or contact President John McEncroe 0418
335 761
VALE WILLIAM ‘BILL’ MARTIN, MRCC
An extremely talented cricketer, Bill died
on October 2nd, 2015. He served on the
Committee of Main Ridge Cricket Club as
Secretary and Treasurer ,150+ game
player, 1st X1 Captain and Mornington
Peninsula representative .
Bill , the versatile determined ‘ red head’,
scored approx 6,600 runs, took 347
wickets including 9/61 in 1959/60 and 95
catches. He played at other cricket clubs
and was a star footballer at Dromana
Football Club. A Life Member and legend
of the M. R. C.C.
Gareth Wyatt &JP
Smaller sculptures can create a focal
point that work well in many smaller
gardens. Sculptures with its precise
lines will help bring structure to a garden
with rambling qualities.
Kinetic sculptures introduce and element
movement, usually driven by the wind,
which can make a garden feel even
more alive.
Sculptures that pick up on other shapes
in the garden can be used to enhance
and focus a garden style.
The sculptures in the gardens at
Austplant have been carefully positioned
to tie in with other garden elements and
“work” in our garden. Visit us to inspect
them personally and envisage how they
might work in your garden.
Daavid –Austplant
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MAIN RIDGE FIRE BRIGADE CELEBRATES 70 YEARS
Main Ridge Fire Brigade celebrated 70
years of providing volunteer fire fighting
services to the community with a dinner at
the Pig & Whistle on Thursday evening,
November 26.
Distinguished guests included Lucinda
Nolan, the newly appointed CEO of the
CFA, Peter Schmidt, AFSM, former
Regional Director of CFA Southern
Metropolitan Region, Sean Kerr, Area
Operations Officer, Tony Brown, Group
Officer Peninsula Group of Fire Brigades
and Darrell Setter, Captain of Red Hill Fire
Brigade. Representatives of several local
organisations were also present.
Brigade President, Graeme Flockart, as
MC, welcomed the gathering and
explained that the Main Ridge Brigade had
started on December 5, 1945, just under a
year after the Country Fire Authority itself
was established in January 1945, a statewide body recommended by the Royal
Commission into the 1939 Black Friday
bushfires.
“The equipment they started with was a far
cry from what we have today – 1 x 10 foot
length of hose, 15 knapsack sprays, some
leather beaters, two axes and a cross cut
saw. If I was to list what we have on our
trucks and in the station today, I imagine
we would be here until midnight,” he said.
“Today the brigade responds to about 50
calls a year. That's not a lot in comparison
to some of our neighbouring brigades, but
it’s enough for us and I think we can be
very proud of the fact that it’s been a long
time since we did not have a crew arrive at
the station to turn out when the call goes
out.
Being a member of any voluntary fire
brigade is a time-consuming business for
our members, not only the 50 call-outs a
year but meetings, constant training on
Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings
plus all sorts of other brigade events. It is a
huge time commitment and I want to take
this opportunity to thank and acknowledge
all that our members and their families do
for the brigade and their community,” he
said.
Lucinda Nolan, having just started as CEO,
said she was already aware that the CFA
is a most trusted community resource and
she congratulated Main Ridge Brigade on
their 70 years of service.
Tony Brown added his congratulations and
talked about how much he valued his
relationship with Main Ridge over his 12
years as Group Officer, with a special
mention of Graeme Flockart who he
referred to as “my conscience”.
Brigade Captain, Ian Troutbeck reminisced
amusingly about his 35-year involvement
with the brigade and pointed out how it had
changed from being a group made up of
farmers to a group coming from a variety of
jobs. He paid a special tribute to Don
Mahoney who is leaving the brigade after
serving for 11 years.
“Don was the main driver behind getting
water tanks installed on the Ridge so that
we can fill tankers quicker,” he said.
He also praised Rob Stephens who in his
five years with the brigade has trained to
be a Strike Team Leader. When there is a
serious or escalating fire event, often in
other parts of the State or even interstate,
a Strike Team Leader takes charge of five
trucks each having a crew of five firemen
and, operating from a separate vehicle, he
is responsible for controlling what those
crews do, their safety and their well-being.
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Main Ridge CFA captain Ian Troutbeck (R)with
Don Mahoney who is retiring after 11 years
As Ian Troutbeck said: “It is most unusual
for a member with only five years’
experience to receive this accreditation
and it is a great credit to Rob to have
achieved it in that short time.”
To conclude the formalities a number of
members were presented with CFA service
awards. Five year certificates were
presented to Matt O’Neill and Rob
Stephens and four absent members Justin O’Brien, Ben Parkinson, Ed
Stephens and Richard Williams – will
receive their certificates later. Norm
Rawlings, now a Second Lieutenant, was
presented with a 20 year medal. Highly
regarded Captain Ian Troutbeck, described
as a motivator and true champion of the
Main Ridge Brigade, received a 35 year
medal and was awarded Life Membership
of the CFA and the Main Ridge Brigade.
All those attending the celebration left
knowing that Main Ridge Fire Brigade is a
well led organisation with a strong
commitment to the community it serves.
–RB.
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