ion t i d E RY A S VER I N N hA t n Seve Volume Eight Issue Two

Kyneton NBN Action Kyneton residents wanting much better broadband for their town held the first Kyneton NBN Action meeting upstairs at the Albion Hotel on Wed Apr 10. Joined by two telecommunications experts from outside the town, the newly-formed group discussed strategies to get Kyneton noticed by NBN Co and added to their fibre optic network’s construction schedule. All present agreed that Kyneton’s broadband internet infrastructure is in need of upgrade, and that the town’s economy will benefit from improved internet performance. All were emphatic that fibre to the home was what was required to assure the improved internet performance the township needs.

Andrew Hedge, convenor of the group said that members will develop a survey on the town’s internet usage for residents and workers. The group aims to hold talks with local and national political representatives to seek to ensure that Kyneton does not miss out receiving a full fibre rollout no matter what the result of the forthcoming election. The group invites all who are interested in these issues to come to its second meeting at the Albion Hotel on Wednesday May 8 at 7pm. Enquiries [email protected].

Published third Thursday of each even month

Key Role for Kyneton Veteran

Long standing member of the Kyneton RSL and active Kyneton community member Jack Willmott will lay the wreath on behalf of the 2nd 16th Battalion at the Opening of the Kokoda Memorial Wall in the Dandenong Ranges National Park this Sunday April 21. The Wall honours the soldiers who fought in the Kokoda Campaign in New Guinea in World War Two. Jack, now 92 years old, joined the Army in 1940 and rose to the rank of Sergeant in the Infantry. He served in New Guinea for 9 months in 1942 but came back to Australia after contracting malaria. On recovery he returned overseas in 1943 to serve in Dutch New Guinea and Morotai for 2½ years. The 2nd 16th was one of four Australian battalions that served in New Guinea and Jack is one of a handful of remaining members of that Battalion.

April 2013

KTC’s “The Gondoliers” The Kyneton Theatre Company’s performance season of the much loved Gilbert & Sullivan musical “The Gondoliers” will commence at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute tonight Thur Apr 18 at 8pm and will continue over the next 2 weeks. Further evening (8pm) performances this week will be held Fri 19 & Sat 20 Apr with a 2pm Matinee Sun Apr 21. Next week evening performance of “The Gondoliers” will be on Apr 25, 26 & 27 with a matinee at 2pm on Sat Apr 27. It promises to be a great show. As the Bluestone Theatre has been out of commission this is the Theatre Company’s first musical in two years and so is very important to the KTC’s future with strong attendances vital. “The cast have learned this difficult music under the wonderful direction of Music Director Timothy Andrew Francis” KTC President Frances Kelly said. The Operetta is directed by Frances, who is skilled at Directing G&S and has done so for many years. Bookings can be made online www.trybooking.com/41673 and tickets will also be available at the door. Further enquiries Frances Kelly 54274210.

New Director Medical Services Kyneton Hospital has appointed Dr Peter Sloan as the new Director of Medical Services. Dr Sloan has extensive experience in the management of health services in rural and metropolitan areas. He previously worked at Maroondah Hospital. A representative of local GPs was involved in the recruitment process and was part of the panel.

Tim Francis (Luiz) and Rianne Graham (Casilda) in ‘The Gondoliers’ Page 1

Peter Russell-Clarke Exhibition

The first Exhibition hosted at the new Exhibit Artist Space at 28 High St which started Apr 10 was “A Brush with Australia”–a collection of paintings from Australian artist and icon Peter Russell-Clarke, pictured with Art Spaces’ Jackie Jackson. Peter's series features vibrant and unique paintings celebrating this great country. Featuring artworks of Aboriginal legends to artistic portrayals of famous Australians, this exhibition is a celebration of our culture and rich history. This is a truly inspiring and superbly executed exhibition which showcases perfectly Peter's love and appreciation for this land we call home.

Fashion Parade St Paul’s Anglican Church will hold their Fashion Parade on Frii Apr 19 at 1:30 pm. The parade will be followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea. Clothing may be purchased on the day. Contact Betty on 54221869.

Historical Society One Year On Kyneton Historical Society has celebrated its first year in its new home at 75 Piper St, and encourages everyone to visit to see what the society does and has on offer now that all of their collection has been unpacked after several years in storage. The Society’s collection, staffed by volunteers, is open Tues 9.30-1pm and Sat 9-2pm. This year the Society is 62 years oldone of the oldest in regional Victoria. Contact through the research coordinator at 0418545648.

Country Cob – Aust Champions

Bec Sawyer, Ben Hall, Kate & Declan Neale, Paige Brock & Mason Cumisky at the Awards

Kyneton’s Country Cob Bakery was declared Australian Champion in the Bakery Cake Store category of the Australian Small Business Championship Awards announced in Sydney last Saturday night. Declan and Kate Neale and four of their staff attended the presentation night and are absolutely delighted with the recognition given to their Country Cob Kyneton Bakery.

Pedestrian link to Hospital Kyneton Olive Oil Weekend The Queen’s Birthday long weekend Jun 8-10 is the occasion of tastings and sales at Kyneton Olive Oil. New season’s products can be sampled, tours of the processing facility taken and wines from local wineries tasted. See www.kynetonoliveoil.com.au or Phone 54234240.

Workers are in the process of completing the link to create a fully paved pedestrian route from the town centre to the Kyneton Hospital. Works are well advanced in sealing the footpath along Leete St. It will complete a fully paved pedestrian route along Epping St, into Leete St and then into Caroline Chisholm Drive to create a better walking connection between the Hospital and the town centre.

Kyneton Connect’s 7th Anniversary It is 7 years since the publication of the first issue of Kyneton Connect. Over those years the very positive response of Kyneton and District residents has seen the circulation of Kyneton Connect grow from the initial 2000 copies to 3300 copies. The newsletter is published by voluntary group Kyneton Connections and although the group undertakes a range of community activities this newsletter is its flagship. Connect aims to publish news that is important to residents and to community life and participation in our district. The unity within our community shines through in the list (below) of those financial contributors to Kyneton Connect over the past 12 months (most of them community organizations) without whom this publication could not continue: Kyneton RSL, Kyneton Bowling Club, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Cr Henryka Benson, Cr John Connor, Cr Roger Jukes , Uniting Church Opportunity Shop, Windarring, Cobaw Community Health, Kyneton Secondary College, Sacred Heart College, Kyneton Community & Learning Centre, Lions, Rotary, Zonta, KDBATA, Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival, Kyn Dog Obedience Club, Gayle Tierney MLC, Kyneton Primary School, Kyneton U3A, Ray M Begg Homes, ADFAS Central Vic, Kyneton Agricultural Society, Kyneton Community Park Committee, Kyn Senior Citizens Club, Kyneton Art Group, Kyn Tennis Club, Anglican, Baptist, Our Lady of the Rosary & Uniting Churches, Kyn Masonic Lodge No192, Kyn Zetland Lodge, Kyn Horticultural Society, Kyneton Tennis Club, Friends of the Museum, Kyn Handweavers & Spinners, Hugh & Joyce Fraser, Geoff & Bobbie Ireland, John & Margaret Wells, Arnold Jenkins, Betty Philp, David Wells, Macedon Ranges Home Furnishings, L Allison, Wilma Foreman, Kyneton Trail Riders, Friends of the Kyneton Botanical Gardens, Tylden Primary School, Kyneton District Health Service, Kyneton Football-Netball Club, Kyneton Transition Hub, Kyneton Golf Club. We also express sincere thanks to our service business sponsors listed next to the Events Calendar in every Issues and to the many people and organizations who provide articles and information for this newsletter. Very special appreciation to the hard working Kyneton Connections Committee, the volunteers who home deliver Kyneton (more than 20 of them) and to the Kyneton Copy Centre team who print it. PageConnect 2 Co-editors: Eric Dearricott, Leo Ramsdale & Geradine Thomas.

Bluestone Coffers Filling

Kyneton Toy Library Petition

Youth, Drugs & Community

The Downton Abbey Garden Party held at Skelsmergh Hall on March 17 raised $3000 towards the refurbishment of Kyneton’s Bluestone Theatre. Coordinator of the businesses that organised the event Christine Lauder of the Dressing Table, thanked all businesses who assisted in making the event such a success, and gave special thanks to major sponsor Emma of Ladyz That Lunch. Everyone embraced the theme with Edwardian Lord’s and Ladies arriving in their finery from near and far. Music from the Naturally Cool Big Band filled the old bluestone flour mill and soon had people dancing.

Volunteers at Kyneton Toy Library are urging members of t he community to sign their petition to Macedon Ranges Shire Council to provide adequate storage space for their toy collection at the Maternal & Child Health Centre in Hutton St. Just prior to recently completed renovations to the Centre, volunteers were dismayed to discover that the room they had used to store their toys for the last 20 years was being reduced to a wall of cupboards to store more than 350 toys. Toy library volunteers have had several discussions with Council staff seeking additional storage on site but have instead been offered off-site storage options within a 5 minute driving distance of Kyneton. Robyn Bell, President of Kyneton Toy Library says that operating the library from two different locations is impractical and will threaten the viability of the Toy Library. “Parents already struggle to return toys with active children and toddlers in tow. Being forced to visit two locations to pick up and return toys will not make it easier and will not help the library grow to meet the needs of the Kyneton community in the future,” Ms Bell said.

An Important Information Evening with John Rogerson, CEO of the Australian Drug Foundation as presenter will be held tonight Thur Apr 18 in the Kyneton Town Hall commencing at 7.30pm. John’s presentation will cover ADF’s new SMS information service and also offer applicable information and strategies for educators, youth workers, parents, grandparents, mature young people and other concerned members of the public. Annual deaths in Australia from all drug related causes exceed the road toll. The estimated cost of drug abuse to the Australian community is $6 bn. The costs in terms of human suffering are high. As a community service, the local CBMA group (Christian Business Men A u s t r al i a) h a s a r r an g ed t h e information evening. Admission free.

Dominic, Emma & Alex with Christine & Jeff

Volunteers were dressed Downton Abbey style and included members of the Kyneton Theatre Company. Wine, food and cups of tea were enjoyed by the Lords and Ladies and thanks go to Gisborne Peak Winery, The Shamrock Hotel, Piper Street Food Company, St. Beans, Inner Biscuit, Cookie Crumbs, Monsieur Pierre, Cel Turvey and Catherine McKeown for their donations and to photographer Marnie Tole. The proceeds from the Garden Party along with the $4000 raised at the “Music & Mirth at the Mechs” concert takes the community’s contribution to the restoration of the Bluestone Theatre to $7000 of the $20,000 target set by the Council.

Grey Light Dance Back After the success of the 2012 ‘Grey Light’ Dance when more than 100 participated, older residents can once again kick up their heels to the music of the Victoria Police Show Band at the 2013 Grey Light Dance. The free event will be conducted at Kyneton Town Hall 1.30–4.30 pm Wed May 8. To book, call Stephanie 54220258.

The online petition can be accessed by googling www.change.org and searching for Kyneton Toy Library or via the Kyneton Toy Library Facebook page. Hard copy petitions can be signed at local businesses around Kyneton.

Annual Mothers Day Stalls R M Begg Kyneton Aged Care Auxiliary will hold its annual stalls in the new building in Epping St 9-12 Sat May 4. There will be lots of goodies for sale hand made items, home baked goods, plants, books, trash and treasure etc all at reasonable prices.

Kyneton Music Festival Kyneton Music festival organisers Robert Jones & Prue Schofield are thrilled with the outcome of the 2013 festival held in March this year and preparations are underway to do it all again next year. More than 400 people attended the festival over the first weekend in March. Kyneton township was abuzz with over 40 bands across 14 venues. Kyneton’s Drop Bear Theatre presented a gorgeous kids program ‘Tiny Dancer’ on Sunday morning in the Stockroom Sculpture Garden that saw over 40 tiny dancers and their families dancing the morning away surrounded by balloons, bubbles and watermelons. The Festival will hold events throughout the year to raise money for 2014. First up is Kyneton Music Festival Trivia night to be held at St Marys Hall Sat May 18 at 7pm. Tickets are $20, available at Instrumental Music, 13 High St. Book a table of eight or try your luck on a pot luck table. Below: Luke Watts

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Cr Roger Jukes Reports

Hello to all and l hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter break and are now enjoying the great autumn weather for which the Macedon Ranges is renowned. 2013 will be a big year for the Macedon Ranges Shire and its new Council with many projects underway and new initiatives yet to commence. At the start of March we saw the launch of the new Macedon Ranges Logo and Website both of which are fantastic and I would ask everyone to make time to go online and provide us with your feedback on our new Website. The Buy Local campaign is currently up and running in Kyneton for the month of April with some great prizes to be won and with so many businesses participating it is easy to enter and in doing so supporting local businesses and employment. To all the businesses that have not yet listed on the Macedon Ranges Website now is the time to do it just go to www.mrsc.vic.gov.au I must take this opportunity to thank all the Council staff, Frontier Touring , contractor’s and volunteer’s for making the Hanging Rock concerts such a great success over the Easter weekend. Also thanks to the local residents for their understanding and co-operation as well. What a fantastic event it has become. The other significant community project that is happening at the moment is the Kyneton Town Structure Plan , it is important we get your thoughts on how Kyneton should grow into the future so we can plan for a town that is sustainable , vibrant and liveable. Until next time be safe and enjoy the remaining good weather while we can. Page 4

Roger Jukes

New Book for Children

Health Services: Have Your Say

Kyneton children’s author Shirley Coughlin recently signed copies of her latest book ‘The Girl in the Mirror’ at Aesop’s Attic. ‘The Girl in the Mirror’, Shirley’s third book, is a story about Mandy, a young girl in the year 1960 who finds an old mirror, and to her surprise finds that it is a conduit to the future where she meets another young girl, Stephanie, who happens to be a prisoner in an old derelict house. Mandy, her older brother and his annoying friend set out to discover a way of freeing Stephanie – but how? There is a fifty year time span separating them from Stephanie. Shirley’s previous books ‘Beyond the Flood’ and ‘Toby and the Pirates’, and ‘The Girl in the Mirror’ are all on sale at Aesop’s Attic Bookshop and can also be borrowed from Kyneton Library. Shirley’s books are suitable for children 9 – 12 years of age.

Residents in the Macedon Ranges are being asked to have their say on the future of health services in the Shire, ahead of a $7.43 million development at Kyneton Hospital. Kyneton District Health Service, Cobaw Community Health Service, Macedon Ranges Health, and Macedon Ranges Shire Council are working together to plan jointly around the future health needs of Shire residents. Kyneton District Health Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Gale said input from the public was welcome, for the hospital project and for other aspects of the provision of health services delivered locally. ‘The State Health Department is looking at who is delivering what services in the region, and to map out the best plan for each service for the years ahead,’ she said. Ms Gale said the new health and wellbeing development at the hospital will provide permanent space for community mental health clinics, primary care, outreach community care and room for visiting health professionals in expanded consulting spaces. ‘While the hospital will never provide intensive care or high-risk surgery, the consultants are looking at whether there is a demand for other services, such as chemotherapy, which we could provide locally rather than patients having to travel long distances.’ The deadline for public input is Friday 26 April. Ideas and submissions can be sent to by email to [email protected] or by post to Hospital Future, PO Box 34, Kyneton 3444.

Biggest Morning Tea at Airfield Kyneton Aero Club and Transaero Pty Ltd would like to invite the Kyneton community to join them at the Kyneton Airfield for a Biggest Morning Tea with a difference. Now in its 6th year, this Biggest Morning Tea attracts aircraft from across Victoria and interstate. Antique, Warbird, Classic and Sport aircraft descend on Kyneton Airfield where their crews enjoy morning tea in the hangar to raise money for the Cancer Council. This is a great opportunity to visit the airfield, watch the aircraft taking off and landing, mingle with pilots and aero club members over a cuppa, and help us raise funds for a worthy cause. Equally enjoyable for children and adults, make sure you mark it in your calendar to be at the Kyneton Airfield on Saturday 18 May from 10am to 12noon.

Jennifer Gale Kyneton District Health Service CEO

Kyneton Teddy Bears’ Picnic

The much-loved Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a regular on all Kyneton kids’ calendars, will this year be held on Sunday April 28th from 10am till 2pm. Bring your teddies and picnic blankets, and have a great time in the autumn sunshine. The Kyneton Municipal Band will be there and the barbeques will be in full swing with a sausage sizzle. In a change to previous years, teddies will be joining their friends at the picnic rug. Old fashioned kids’ games and races are free to enter – with prizes for contestants. This year, the Picnic will be hosted by the Kyneton Community Park Inc and will be on the site of the future Park – below the Botanic Gardens.

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After more than 25 years audio cassettes of articles from local newspapers for use by the vision impaired people will no longer be read and recorded and distributed by local volunteers. The last cassette recording and copying for the local group was in the week beginning March 11. Vision Australia has sent local volunteers a letter of appreciation explaining that CD versions of the recordings will now be produced centrally using synthetic voice technology and sent directly to users. Vision Australia showed their appreciation by hosting a volunteers morning tea at Kaddy’s last Tuesday. Around 20 local volunteers assisted with the Talking Newspaper Service.

Everlasting Threads Parade On Fri May 17 at 2 pm the Uniting Church Opportunity Shop will conduct their Fashion Parade in the Uniting Church Hall Ebden St. Purchase tickets at $10 from the Op Shop at 22 Market St or call Flo 54222996. All welcome.

Roundabouts

ADFAS Young Arts Grants

Works on the roundabout located on the corner of Epping and Edgecombe Streets have commenced and are being delivered by Council’s Operations Department. The works are expected to be completed before the end of April. Another roundabout will be installed on the corner of Wedge and Beauchamp Streets. Works will commence on it shortly after the works on the Epping/Edgecombe Street roundabout have been completed.

ADFAS Young Arts Program is seeking applications for grants from schools, organisations or individuals within the Macedon Ranges Shire, for the development of Arts and Music programs or special projects of a creative nature for young people up to the age of 25. Such projects might be: Funding for a school to visit a gallery, museum, theatre or exhibition; materials for a workshop or project; for personal books or tuition. In 2013 the Young Arts Program will allocate $2000. Applications for these grants will state details of the project, estimated cost, timetable for delivery and expected outcome. Applications should be submitted in writing to Judith Cameron, 50 Brantome St, Gisborne 3437 by May 3.

Government Service Assistance

Consultation Proposal

Experienced staff from the Australian Government Mobile Service Centre will be available to offer personal assistance in the Woolworths Car Park Kyneton 9-3.30pm Tue Apr 30. The service which specialises in assistance to regional communities offers a wide range of face to face service assistance for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self employed people. Areas of assistance include Cenrelink, Medicare, Australian Hearing and Child Support payment and service options. If the assistance you are after is not available the Mobile Service Centre has committed to make arrangements for someone from the relevant organisation to contact you. For more information, go to humanservices.gov.au or call 132316.

Youth Gambling Survey The Central Victorian Health Alliance is seeking information about youth problem gambling by surveying both youth and youth service providers. The Alliance is particularly interested in looking at the impact of online gambling and is focussing on youth aged from 18-25 years. The information gained will guide the development of an informed strategic response to youth problem gambling within the CVHA region. The survey is on www.cvha.com.au.

Kyneton Connections has written to Macedon Ranges Shire Councillors suggesting that for each of the Shire’s major towns the Council should establish a standing Consultative Committee chosen by local community groups with whom Council Officers would consult about the details of proposed local projects. The proposal was prompted by the current concerns about the Barkly Square Pavilion and the Kyneton Toy Library but Kyneton Connections cited the Landscape Plan for the Mechanics Reserve and planning for the Kyneton Visitor Information Centres as other instances where consultation could have been better. “Kyneton Connections sees this suggestion as a constructive proposal to assist ensuring that all affected by proposed projects have the opportunity to contribute before those projects are too advanced for amendment.” Kyneton Connections President Eric Dearricott said.

Proposed location for new pavilion at Barkly Square questioned Page 5

What’s new in Business Kyneton Market Fresh Cafe

Andrew and Jeanette Collinson have taken over Ganim’s Market Fresh business in Piper St renaming it Kyneton Market Fresh Cafe. Andrew and Jeanette will continue to sell the same excellent range of fruit and vegetables but intend to offer more variety in deli products and to expand the café. The Collinsons are experienced in food retailing having managed an Alice Springs Supermarket for four years. Andrew and Jeanette will continue to host the popular stalls outside Market Fresh on the 2nd Sat of the month. Hours are 8.30-5.30pm Mon-Sat and 10-5pm Sun. Phone 54221653. (The Ganims will continue their wholesale business from Drummond.)

A Great Place for a Wedding The Little Church at the Spring Hill Peony Farm is now available for hire for weddings and events. On the property, the original 1890s Anglican weatherboard church which fits up to 80 people still stands along with a pavilion which can be used for catered events. The pavilion can hold up to 50 for a sit down or up to 80 for a cocktail event. The advantage of hiring the property means you can have the ceremony, photographs and the reception at the one place which makes the event lovely and relaxed. For more information visit www.littlechurch.com.au or call the owners Nicky and Mac Barry on 0438567604."

Changes at the Royal George Even wider dining opportunities are now available at the Royal George Hotel at 24 Piper St Kyneton. The Bistro – Byng’s Charcoal Grill (named after the Royal George’s first publican John Byng) is open for lunch Wed-Sun, dinner Wed-Sat and now also breakfast Sat & Sun from 9-12.

James, Neil, Jim & Brittany of the ‘George’

Locally grown beef and lamb simply cooked over charcoal to deliver a unique flavour are popular items on the Charcoal Grill menu. The George continues to offer fine dining in the refurbished Wedgewood Room for Dinner Fri & Sat and lunch on Sundays. The fine dining offers prix fixe for three, five or seven courses, all with choice from the extensive menu and a first rate wine list. Bookings are essential – call 54221390. Page 6

Kyneton Computers Relocates David McCoy has moved his computer business formerly in High St just across the road to 30 Welsh St - the historic bluestone building (it was Kyneton’s first Colonial Bank from1858 to 1863) on the corner of High and Welsh Streets. David will continue his computer repairs, rebuilds and software supply business in the new location. Hours are 9am-1pm and 2-5pm MonFri. Phone 54227000.

Angoby’s of Kyneton

Angoby's of Kyneton, Boutique Accommodation has opened at 25 Lauriston St. Angoby's started life as a 1930's California Bungalow and has recently re invented its self as a Boutique Guest House. Traditional In House B & B, Angoby's has everything from the cheese and wine platter on arrival to the gourmet breakfast and pressed coffee in the dining room each morning. Owner, Angela Aaltink also has a registered kitchen and cooks evening meals for her guests. An a la carte menu is available. The rooms are beautifully appointed in the Chic Cottage Style. The rooms depict works of various artists and have been named after them - The Gabriel, The Garner and The Hurst. The Angus Room is disability compliant, complete with overhead tracking for an electric hoist and an adjacent bathroom allows Angoby’s to cater for the disabled community. W eb ww w .a n go by s . co m. a u Ph 54226118.

Kyneton Toyota Opening in May Kyneton Toyota expect to move into their new purpose built facility at the top of Bourke St in May. Owners John and Ros Bradbury are delighted with the new building. “We are pleased to be able to provide first class facilities for our customers and our 30 employees–they deserve the best after the patience they have shown to us as we have developed Kyneton Toyota” John said. An open day will be organised soon after the new business location opens to allow people to inspect the new dealership. (A Council spokesperson has advised that the realignment of Caroline Chisholm Drive with the new Wills St requested by VicRoads is expected to be completed in the coming months.)

Vereker Stone’s Leading Edge Vereker Stone of 13 Hoyle Ct Kyneton has recently taken delivery of the most up to date stone processing machine money can buy – the Italian built GMM Computer Numeric Machine (CNC) – the first of its kind in Australia. The new machine valued at $250,000 combines stone sawing, routing and shaping capabilities into the one machine. Cane Vereker says the new computer controlled precision machine has reduced jobs previously taking 3 to 4 hours to 20 minutes. Vereker Stone’s range of services includes kitchen bench tops, kitchen splashbacks, bathroom surfaces, hearthstone mantles, capstones and wall and floor tiles, single piece shower bases solid stones sinks, custom designed pieces and much more. For more further information visit www.verekerstone.com or call Cane on 0417516286. Hours are 8-4.30pm Mon-Fri. Saturdays by appointment.

L-R: Jessime Young, Phil Mangion, Cane Vereker, Jaydon Schintler & Andrew Beckerley

Kyneton Movement Studio Local Feldenkrais Practitioner Miranda Foyster opened T he Kyneton Movement Studio (KMS) at 2A Yaldwyn St East in March Miranda and her colleagues Janice Burgess and Lindy Ferguson offer equipment-based (“Studio”) Pilates, Feldenkrais Method, and specialised personal training. This unique combination means KMS caters for a wide variety of needs, from cerebral palsy, post surgical rehabilitation, pain relief, pregnancy, to basic fitness and beyond to peak athletic and musical performance. A KMS Open Launch Day will take place on Sat Apr 27 to allow people to see first hand what happens in a Studio

Pilates or Feldenkrais Method session Entry is free, but places are limited. Book early by calling Miranda on 0419537480 or email [email protected] All attendees receive a 10% discount voucher valid for 1 month.

Powlett & Piper Recently opened Piper & Powlett is a luxurious self contained cottage situated in the heart of Piper Street. The fully renovated Californian Bungalow includes a kitchen, two bathrooms and three uniquely styled bedrooms which cater for up to six guests. Owned by Yasmin Power the property will focus on providing guests with an opportunity to indulge in the fabulous wines and food the region has on offer. Sue Capanna from Klassik Elegance Interiors will manage the property and enquiries to 0409157857 or visit www.piperandpowlett.com.au.

Miranda and colleagues Janice & Lindy

OSABAH OSABAH, an acronym for Old Shire Arms Hotel and Brewery has had a sparkling refit which has brought more of their outstanding merchandise to the front of the store. The refit has been aided by the arrival of stock from Europe and Asia, with the new winter chocolates from the factory. Pictured with Melissa Bruni are Rob and Deborah Higgins, discussing how Kyneton has grown. Using a benchmark of Kitchenaids, back in the noughts the sales were two a month, now it is two a week. The range of award winning OSABAH chocolates has grown with a staggering 64 differing flavours and 1300 pieces on display and Melbourne tourists returning weekend after weekend for their chocolate fix. OSABAH is the local Maxwell & William homewares shop for the region, and part of the Bottega Vecchio concept shopping experience at 50 High St. It highlights scarves, quirky books, Phillippa’s bread products and the latest kitchen gadgets. OSABAH is open 7 days a week.

Peter Ryan Photography Peter Ryan has been selling his framed photos at Kyneton Markets for 3 years as well as running one day workshops in photography and image processing. Peter moved to Kyneton from Melbourne 12 months ago.

With two successful exhibitions at Exhibit Art Space in 2012 Peter also ran a Student Exhibition in January 2013 where 22 students presented 45 pieces on life in the Macedon Ranges. Peter conducts photography workshops monthly for beginners and those wanting to become more creative in their image taking. Image processing workshops are also run monthly, designed for beginners and established to complete the digital workflow from capture to presentation, be it on the web or print. For more information visit www.peterryanphotography.com.au. Page 7

Scouts, Cubs and Joeys In Kyneton, Scouting caters for boys and girls in three age ranges - Joeys from 6 to 7 years, Cubs from 8 to 10 years, and Scouts from 11 to 14 years. The activities vary for each group but all are involved in community service and learning new skills. Scouts, Cubs and Joeys took part in the Good Friday Appeal, the ANZAC day ceremonies, Daffodil & Arts Festival, Kyneton Show, Clean-Up Australia Day, and many other community activities. They have regular hikes, camps and other adventures. Scouting has been an important part of Kyneton’s history and 1st Kyneton is one of the oldest groups in Victoria. It began as the Imperial Boy Scouts around 1910. In 2013 the Scouts have tried caving and scuba diving, the Joeys have been having lots of fun canoeing, playing water games in the hot weather, making terrariums and learning all about butterflies at Skydancers. Six Scouts attended the Jamboree in Queensland. The Cubs have also been having fun with outdoor games during the warmer months. They enjoy learning all types of new skills and many of them are working toward their Grey Wolf award, the highest available to them. In 2013 the Kyneton Group has a great team of leaders and committee members to support them. Would you like to help? Perhaps you would like to find out what being a leader is like. Maybe you belong to a community group that can offer new experiences for our youth, or you can offer some financial skills to our committee. Kyneton Scouts would love to hear from you. Please contact the Leader in Charge, Leeanne Rowe on 54226947.

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River Walk Paintings Exhibited

The Campaspe River Walk is a Kyneton gem, attracting both residents and visitors. With its beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere, it is a magnificent environment for a recreational ramble. An upcoming exhibition of paintings by local artist, Bobbie Ireland, presents visual experiences from along the river, which she has found stunning. Her paintings highlight the play of sunlight through the trees, the spectacular water reflections and the swirl and ripple of the river flow. The exhibition, “Reflections on the Campaspe”, is at Exhibit Artist Space, 28 High Street, Kyneton, from May 22 - June 9, Wed – Sun, 10–4pm. There will be an opportunity to talk with the artist on Sat May 25, 2–4pm.

Borrow CDs & DVDs Free Kyneton Library has a huge range of DVDs and CDs available for loan free. If you are not a Goldfields Libraries member it is free to join - just show 2 forms of I.D. The Library catalogue can be browsed online (www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au) and DVDs or CDs reserved from home. Some of the latest acquisitions include: Movies- 21 Jump Street, Hugo, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, J. Edgar &Tinker, Sailor, Soldier, Spy. TV series: Big Love (Season 5), CSI (Season 10), Downton Abbey (Season 2), How to cook like Heston, Silent Witness (Series 13 & 14) &The Borgias (Season 1) Music CDs: Heroes (Willie Nelson), Little broken hearts (Norah Jones), The ol’ razzle dazzle (Missy Higgins), Shower Songs (as heard on ABC Classic) andThe Sapphires (original soundtrack). 10 CDs and 10 DVDs can be borrowed for one week. To extend if no one has ordered them - just give the Library a call on 54221365.

Copy Centre Upgrade The three Windarring Copy Centres in Kyneton, Castlemaine and Gisborne have recently undergone a facelift to promote the range of new products and services for businesses and the local community. New equipment, new logo, new website and new signage mark the relaunch of better servicing the community and ensuring ongoing and continued employment for people with disabilities. Windarring Executive Director, Bev Vines spoke of the future potential of each of the Copy Centres now working together as one Print Business to service the region, sharing equipment to enable a broader range of products and services with a quick turn around time for larger print runs. “We have developed a business relationship with commercial Print and Technology company, Viatek, who have supported us to develop our business and ensure we have the best modern equipment thus providing quality digital printing” said Bev. The Copy Centre Area Manager Phil Tunzi agreed that going into a business relationship with a company as solid as Viatek has enabled the Copy Centres to be a more competitive and higher functioning business offering the customer more for their money. The three Copy Centres operate as part of the Commonwealth Government Australian disability Enterprise (ADE) program and provide employment for 20 Supported Employees. The Federal Government provides minimal funding to support the Supervisor’s salary, but the remaining income has to be generated by the enterprise operating on a purely business model. The supported employees receive an award based wage as well as training and development to undertake the various tasks of the business so as to ready them to make the transition on to open employment. The managers of the Copy Centres welcome you to drop in and view the range of products available. For further information contact Phil Tunzi, the Manager of the Kyneton Copy Centre 54222400, or visit the n e w l o o k w e b s i t e www.copyshops.com.au

Daffodil Bulb Sales

Ann Tomlinson, Richard Daffy & Eric Scoble sell bulbs for the Festival

The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival annual bulb sales in front of the Woolworths main entrance are nearing an end. Sales are scheduled for this week on Thu & Fri Apr 18 & 19 and next week on Apr 24 and 26. Further sales may take place in the following two weeks depending on availability of stocks. Phone orders can be made through 54222282. Festival preparation is gathering pace with the new Festival Logo soon to be launched and entries to the Daffodil Art Prize and the new Festival photography prize about to open. The broad details of the Festival’s 2013 program and entry forms are soon to be posted on the Festival website. There is still time to propose new events. For further information call Marg Dearricott on 54222282.

Community Funding Scheme The 2013/14 Community Funding Scheme is now open and applications will close 5pm May 10. The annual funding scheme provides grants in the areas of recreation, arts, facilities, youth, festivals and events. Copies of the guidelines and application form are available to download from www.mrsc.vic.gov.au. To be eligible for a Community Funding Scheme grant you must discuss your project with a Council officer before submitting your application.

“A Trap for a Lonely Man” A new Kyneton-based theatre company called Cathouse Players will be presenting its first production - a murder mystery called Trap for a Lonely Man - for five performances only at Chewton Senior Citizens Centre, 201 Main Street, Chewton from June 14-16 and 21 & 22. To book go to www.trybooking.com/ CSRW .

Stroke Support Group Formed The Macedon Ranges Stroke Support Group has recently started in the Macedon Ranges encompassing Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Romsey and Lancefield. Kyneton stroke survivor, Kim Courtney hosts monthly meetings at a central location at the Whistlestop Tavern in New Gisborne. Kim has seen the group grow exponentially as there appears to be a real need for a stroke support group in the Region. “It is a non-threatening environment for members to share information and experiences with each other” says Kim. “We are offering a support network to stroke survivors in the Macedon Ranges.” Stroke is a leading cause of disability and Australia’s second biggest killer. A Deloitte report commissioned last year by the National Stroke Foundation claims there are 420,000 people living with stroke in Australia. Kim can be contacted on 0429919207 for further details.

KSC Swim Champs The Kyneton Secondary College Swimming Team won this year’s overall Interschool Swimming Carnival competing against Castlemaine and Maryborough Secondary Colleges in early March. Kyneton Secondary College won overall by 139 points. Castlemaine was second and Maryborough third. Russell McMinn and Alicia Rooth accepted the Goldfields Interschool Swimming trophy on behalf of Kyneton Secondary College . Students selected for the next level at Loddon Mallee Regional Carnival at Swan Hill were Matthew Rice, Marnie Turner, Mathew Doherty, Shayla Gamble, Toby Sims, Alicia Rooth, Jayden Tatti, Frances Noonan, Alyssa Starcevic, Ben Peeler, Laura Schmid, William Kyritsis, Justin Wilson and Renae Cozens.

Changes for Baptist Pastors

Pastors Ryan Smith and Robbie Townsend

Kyneton Baptist Church is preparing for transition with its two pastors recently announcing that they’ll be concluding their roles in the church. Pastor Robbie Townsend, who has been Associate Pastor at the church for 3 years, will be concluding at the end of May to take up the position of Young Adults and Families Pastor at ‘The Wave’ Baptist Church in Ocean Grove. Robbie, who has worked extensively with youth, has also been a member of the Kyneton Tigers football team for the past two seasons. Pastor Ryan Smith, who has been Senior Pastor at Kyneton Baptist for 7 years, will be concluding at the end of June to take up a role as Victorian and Tasmanian State Director for Global Interaction. Global Interaction is the cross-cultural mission arm of the Australian Baptist Church, with whom Ryan has taken a number of trips to Bangladesh. Ryan and his wife Suzie, who is a physiotherapist at Cobaw Community Health, will remain living in Kyneton with their 3 children and will continue attending Kyneton Baptist Church.

Community Event Signs

Kyneton District Business & Tourism Association (KDBATA) is encouraging local community groups to utilise the KDBATA boards at the Melbourne and the Bendigo entries to the town for their corflute signs advertising their community events. KDBATA Secretary Marg Dearricott reminded potential users that prebooking the board space was essential and that a space rental of $40 per month applies. To book or enquire call 54222282. Page 9

The Illustrations of Mark Wilson Visitors to the Museum’s next Exhibition will discover just what goes into creating a Picture Book. The Exhibition at Kyneton Museum from May 3 to July 14 will showcase original finished and preliminary artwork and reference material of highly acclaimed author-illustrator Mark Wilson from Ben and Gracie’s Art Adventure Book 1. The Museum is open Friday to Sunday 11am – 4pm Groups and school group tours can be made by appointment.

KMI One Year On

The Kyneton Mechanics Institute reopened on 27 April 2012 with appropriately its first event being the impressive Kyneton Showcase, a display of the works of 50 Kyneton community organisations which was attended by thousands of local residents. Since then there has been an occupancy rate of 60% with more than 8000 people attending a function, event or meeting in the building. The popularity of the Mechanics Institute as a venue for events is increasing. Twenty-four private and public events or activities have used the Hall for dinners, concerts, performance, dances, weddings and parties . Ninety-five public and community meetings have met in the KMI meeting rooms at no cost and 37 youth drama classes have been run by a private operator. The reactivation of the Mechanics has been a boon to Kyneton community life providing an accessible, affordable Live Entertainment venue for community activities. Live entertainment is on the increase in Bookings and enquiries can be made by Kyneton. calling Justin Charleson on 54211431 or Some exciting examples over the next email [email protected]. two months are: At the Pizza & Wine Club in High St shows include Haywood Williams and the Yearlings on Apr 24, Benny Walker on May 1, Mary Roesy on May 16 and Rebecca Barnard on Jun 8. The Kyneton Bowling Club features “Feelin Groovy” this Sat Apr 20, on May 25 the KBC hosts “The Australian Fleetwood Mac and Eurythmics Tribute” and on June 8 “Two's Company” will feature. Caring for the Earth-Biochar Kyneton Town Hall has “Boxman” with Passionate biochar advocates Dr Paul Terry Yeboah on stage Apr 30, Taylor and Dr Stephen Joseph are Australian Songbook – The Beggars on coming to central Victoria on April 20May 9 and MBC “On Air” on Jun 12. 21 to teach a hands-on biochar Agricultural Society Garage workshop hosted by the Kyneton Sale Transition Hub and the Bendigo Kyneton Agricultural Society will Sustainability Group. conduct a garage sale at the Watts If you can’t make it for the full weekend Pavilion Kyneton Showgrounds 9-3pm there will be a public seminar at 7 pm Sat May 4. on Friday 19th April at the Bendigo Bank Stall holders are invited to book a site Theatre at the Capital in Bendigo. The for the day. Cost per site is $10 and special guest speaker for this evening is trestles and undercover are provided. J o o s t B a k k e r , S u s t a i n a b i l i t y There will be something for everyone Entrepreneur and Creator of the from furniture to homewares to horse Greenhouse Restaurant concept. gear. If you are interested in attending, call To book a site or for general enquiries Julie McLaren of the Kyneton call Sharyn on 54232417. Transition Hub 54223023, or go to www.kynetontransitionhub.com. Page 10

Ruby’s “Pop-Up Winebar” Ruby's PopUp Wine Bar Fundraiser for Artists for Orphans, held on the night of Sat Apr 6 was a great success. Tickets included a mixed platter, very 70s style including cocktail onions and cheese cubes on toothpicks in oranges, just for fun. The entertainment by Marcie Jones and Mary Doumany held the audience spellbound. Artists for Orphans President Roni Wildeboer thanked Mollisons, Banks Fine Wine, Ladyz That Lunch, Fiona Orr, Ruby Cafe, Watt's Fresh and everybody who came for their support for orphaned and Agent Orange affected children in Vietnam. Ruby's next Pop Up Wine Bar "Marcie & Friends" will be held on Sat Jun 1.

Mary Doumany

Kinder Health Centre Update Works to the Lady Brooks Kindergarten, Kyneton Maternal and Child Health and Kyneton Toy Library commenced on 21 January 2013. To date, the works have seen upgrades to the kitchen, staff amenities, which includes a new DDA toilet within the Maternal Child Health/Toy Library. Works have also seen the removal of asbestos throughout the buildings, the commencement of the construction of the new common entry way, entry paths and kindergarten children’s toilets. Works will shortly move into stage two of the project which includes the refurbishment of the existing kinder room, new purpose built kitchen, staff offices and meeting rooms.

Help Needed to Deliver Connect Anyone who may be able to assist with Kyneton Connect deliveries to households is asked to contact Eric on 54222990 or e -mail [email protected].

Kyneton Events Calendar

Kyneton District Services

Accountants Keena Jordan & Associates 5422 1966 SGK Business Management 5422 6511 Th Apr 18 Youth, Drugs & the Community Information Evening Kyn Town Hall 7.30pm David J Gibney Pty Ltd 5422 6480 Apr 18-20 KTC’s ‘The Gondoliers’ Kyneton Mechanics Institute 8pm Auto Services & Repairs St Pauls Fashion Parade Anglican Parish Hall Yalwyn St West 1.30pm Fr Apr 19 Porters Mechanical Repairs 5422 3016 Old Time Dance Social Rooms Showgrounds 8pm Mead Motors 5422 2450 Football-Netball Eaglehawk v Kyneton (away game) Sa Apr 20 Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs 5422 1255 “Feelin Groovy” Kyneton Bowling Club Kyneton Toyota 5421 0200 Su Apr 21 Muso’s Club Kyneton Bowling Club 1pmVereker Bros Smash Repairs 5422 2603 ‘The Gondoliers” Matinee Kyneton Mechanics Institute 2pm Kyneton AutoPro 5422 3477 Gisborne Singer St Pauls Church 3pm Catering We Apr 24 Haywood Williams & the Yearlings Pizza & Wine Club Sweet Cravings 5422 6331 Th Apr 25 Anzac Day: Dawn Service 6am Morning Service 10am War Memorial Kyneton Bakehouse 5422 3600 Apr 25-27 KTC’s ‘The Gondoliers’ Kyneton Mechanics Institute 8pm Taste-full Catering 0429326987 Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall 8pm Fr Apr 26 Chiropractor Kitchen Connections Kyn Community & Learning Centre Dr Rohan Kapoor 5422 6488 Football-Netball Kyneton v South Bendigo Showgrounds Sa Apr 27 Computer Services ‘The Gondoliers” Matinee Kyneton Mechanics Institute 2pm Kyneton Computers 5422 7000 Su Apr 28 Kyneton Teddy Bears Picnic Kyn Botanical Gardens 10-2pm Concreting & Paving Fly Fishing Exhibition Small Bore Club Barkly Square MBC Concreting & Paving 0417545159 Aust Government Mobile Service Centre Woolworths Car Park 9-3,30pm Tu Apr 30 Prendergast Redimix 5422 2286 “Boxman” Kyneton Town Hall 1pm & 8pm Digital TV Antennas We May 1 “Benny Walker” Kyneton Pizza & Wine Club Teletronics Kyneton 0438823121 ADFAS: “Jewish East End of London” Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm Th May 2 Dry Cleaning RM Begg Mothers Day Stalls 9-12pm Sa May 4 Kyneton Dry Cleaners 5422 1503 Agricultural Society Garage Sale Showgrounds 9-3pm Electricians Football-Netball Strathfieldsaye v Kyneton (away game) Macedon Ranges Electrics 5422 2182 Anaphylaxis Awareness Kyn Comm & Learning Centre 4.15-7.15pm Cliff Dawes Electrical P/L 0407349302 We May 8 Grey Light Dance Kyneton Town Hall 1.30-4.30pm Kyneton Electrics 5422 1369 “Australian Songbook– The Beggars” Kyneton Town Hall 1.30am Th May 9 Electrical Appliance Repairs Sa May 11 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Market St Pauls Park Piper St 8-1pm Kyneton Whitegoods Repairs 0418590295 Market cnr Piper & Ebden St Excavation & Bobcat Hire Football-Netball Kyneton v Maryborough Showgrounds Mozza Excavations 0437252295 Tylden Primary School Fair & Tractor Pull School Grounds 10-3pm Feng Shui Conscious Environment Su May 12 Mothers’ Day Feng Shui & Geomancy cons 0429184716 Th May 16 Mary Roesy Pizza & Wine Club Financial Planning Fr May 17 Everlasting Threads Fashion Parade St Andrews Hall Ebden St 2pm Adrian Plowman & Assocs 5422 2622 Old Time Dance Social Room Social Room Showgrounds 8pm Funeral Directors Sa May 18 Football-Netball Castlemaine v Kyneton (away game) T J Scott & Sons 5422 6455 Biggest Morning Tea Kyneton Airfield 10-12 Garden Supplies Trentham Spudfest Prendegast Garden Supplies 5422 2286 Kyneton Music Festival Trivia Night St Mary’s Hall 7pm Genealogy Services Su May 19 Muso’s Club Kyneton Bowling Club 1pmKMA Family History Services 0427946595 Th May 23 ADFAS “Bhuttan” Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm Insurance Fr May 24 Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall 8pm Ken Filbey Financial Services 5422 3333 Sa May 25 ‘Aust Fleetwood Mac & Eurythmics Tribute Night” Kyn Bowling Club 8.30 Legal Practices Fr May 31 “Twoks” Tylden Hall 7pm Palmer Stevens & Rennick 5422 6500 Sa Jun 1 Ruby’s Pop-Up Wine Bar Ruby Café 7pm Massage Football-Netball Kyneton v Kangaroo Flat Showgrounds Massage on High 5422 2511 Sa Jun 8 Football-Netball Golden Square v Kyneton (away game) Medical Practices Kyneton Farmers & Makers Market St Pauls Park Piper St 8-1pm Macedon Ranges Primary Care 5421 2840 Market cnr Piper & Ebden St Campaspe Family Practice 5422 2877 Coliban Medical Centre 5422 1412 Rebecca Barnard Kyneton Pizza & Wine Club “Two’s Company” Kyneton Bowling Club 7pm Salon-Spa Jun 8-10 Kyneton Olive Oil Open Weekend Ellenis 5422 3795 Travel Services We Jun 12 MBC on Air Kyneton Town Hall 8pm Jetset Kyneton 5422 1777 Sa Jun 15 Football-Netball Golden Square v Kyneton Veterinarians Th Jun 20 Kyneton Connect Delivery Day Kyneton Veterinary Hospital 5422 1099 ADFAS: “John Singleton Copley” Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm Dr Greg McIntyre 5422 1310 Page 11 Yoga Illuminate Yoga Studio 0438010199

Fly Fishing Exhibition

Fair & Vintage Tractor Pull

Anzac Day Services

At the April meeting of the Kyneton Angling Club, member John Condliffe will give a Fly Fishing. exhibition The meeting will be held at the Small Bore Club at Barkly Square in Beauchamp St 10.30am on Sun Apr 28. All are invited to attend. Enquiries Ken Cooke 54222869.

The annual Tylden Primary School Fair and Vintage Tractor Pull is on again 103pm Sat May 11. This exciting event has something for everyone: games and rides for the kids; classic car display and tractor pull for motoring enthusiasts; preserves, plants, and handicrafts for last minute Mothers Day presents; plus lots more. The Tractor Pull sees mighty machines, all over 60 years old, test their mettle against one another, with many prizes to be won. There will be stalls selling home-made jams, produce and baked goods, as well as other delights including curries, Devonshire Tea, and BBQ delights. This year there will also be soup made by the children in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program from pumpkins grown in the school vegetable garden. For the children there are endless amusements including face painting, Dazzling Dan the Magic Man, Probungee trampolines, giant slide, adventure jumping castles, chair-oplane, a trackless train, and even camel rides. Buy a wrist bands for the rides: $25 pre purchase or $30 if paid on the day. ($15/$20 for pre-schoolers). For enquiries about the Fair or to prepurchase wrist bands call Tylden Primary School on 54248244, or contact Ross regarding the tractor pull (0428176996) or Craig regarding the classic cars (0409542482).

Both a dawn service and a morning service will be held at the War Memorial in the Kyneton Mechanics Reserve on Anzac Day Thur April 25. The Dawn Service will start at 6am. Anzac Marchers should assemble at the Town Hall corner at 9.45am to march to the Mechanics Reserve where the Service will start at 10am.

River Watchers The River Walk Committee is keen to establish a group of regular River Watchers who will be prepared to register as such and report to the Convenor on a monthly basis that everything is OK, or straight away if they notice, vandal damage, wash aways, fallen trees etc. They can also suggest improvements to be made. The Committee is also seeking to compile a list of River Walk Friends people who are interested and use the Walk but cannot attend meetings but could help out at plant outs and working bees. Everyone is Welcome at the River Walk meetings with the next to be held at 5pm at KMI on the Wed May 1. Contact Jessie Smith on 54227335 or [email protected] to express interest in any one of these activities.

RM Begg Stage 2 Stage 2 of the redevelopment of RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care, construction of the additional 30 bed facility adjoining the recently completed Stage One, has officially commenced with earthworks currently being undertaken. The front entrance to stage 1, rear access to the staff car park and a garage attached to the main kitchen are to be finished before building works for Stage 2 are commenced.

U3A Kyneton Resumes Apr 19 U3A Kyneton who welcome the retired, and those not in the full time work force, start their term 2 activities this Friday with their weekly Friday @ U3A at 2pm at the Kyneton Community & Learning Centre (KCLC), 34 Mollison St. The Term 2 Friday program will be: April 19 - John Morieson talking about early aboriginal and early settler encounters April 26 - Joan Willis reading from, and talking about, the diary of her uncle, who was killed in WW1. May 10 - Paul McAlister, will speak about some aspects of the art, culture and history of Japan. May 17 - Robert Renton, the Kyneton RSL Welfare Officer will reflect on his father, Kenneth, who as a POW worked on the Burma Railway for over three years. U3AK also provides artplay, bird observation, board games, computing, drama, lifeball, music for listening and tai chi. Membership inquiries: Pam Newton 54235223. General inquiries Doug McIver 54223828.

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 5422 2990, Geradine Thomas 5422 7130, Leo Ramsdale 5422 1913 Articles for the June 2013 issue of Kyneton Connect should be e-mailed to [email protected] or left at Cobaw Community Health Service in High Street before June 7, 2013.  To have Kyneton Connect mailed send name, address and cheque for $8 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. Printed by Kyneton Copy Centre, Mollison Street, Kyneton Auspiced by Cobaw Community Health Service Inc Kyneton Connect is proudly supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

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