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Since then he has been a keen player, showing great improvement and For more details contact Jeannette on 5780 1520.
extraordinary enthusiasm. Last week Malcolm attended his usual weekly
coaching session and also played in the club’s mixed double competition
on four evenings!
Malcolm was delighted to receive the new racquet and thanked our new
friends from the Malua Bay Tennis Club for their generosity.
After the fires Tennis Victoria donated racquets and coordinated free
tennis coaching by highly qualified, experienced volunteer coaches.
Many locals took up this fantastic opportunity over the 10-week period
and most continue to enjoy the game.
Colin Grace was one of those volunteer coaches. His sessions were
enjoyed by all and the club was delighted when Colin agreed in August
last year to become Flowerdale’s permanent coach.
Colin, who lives in Yarrawonga, now travels each week to Flowerdale.
Players from 8 to 70 years enjoy his coaching sessions which are
currently held on Mondays from 2pm (during school term).
The weekly sessions are $10 per person for 1 hour in groups of 4 or 5
players of similar standard. Photo: Tennis Coach Colin Grace with racquet recipient,
Malcolm Hunter
Distribution: 500 copies to Silver Creek Rd., Silver Parrot Rd., Creekside Dr., Riverside Cres., the service road, Moore’s Rd., Spring Valley Rd. Upper King Parrot Rd, and the main road as
far as Minto Rd. Also the Hazeldene Store, Flowerdale Hotel, Strath Creek Store and Glenburn Roadhouse. Articles, advertisements, etc. can be left at the store, posted to PO Box 2008,
Hazeldene, or emailed to Brenda at brendab@internode.on.net
First activity was held last weekend of the school holidays with Belly Dancing with Mums followed by the evening with
a sleep over.
Belly Dancing was a great way for mums and children to participate in an activity
together. "Come and have Fun with your Mum" the theme of the day, and that's
exactly what we did with lots of laughs and new dance moves to practise
together at home.
The build up for this event was huge for me, how many children will come, what
movie would they like, how much food do I buy – what if there is not enough?
So with my mind made up that there would be about 15-20 starving children I
went shopping. Pies, sausage rolls, frankfurts, pizzas, chips and lollies were all
available as well as the obvious popcorn.
The night began with 22 children from Flowerdale and surrounding areas
Arriving, some seeing their friends for the first time since the holidays began.
There was a buzz, then the lights went down and they sat down to “Cloudy
with a Chance of Meatballs” movie. The children all had a good laugh as hamburg-
ers and hotdogs fell from the sky
in the movie. Then it was dinner, games and bed.
Now who would have thought a sleep over requires the participants to sleep?
Not for 3 young girls who stayed awake till past midnight then were up again
around 4.30-5am.
Odette arrived at 8am for our pancake breakfast then more games. Home time
was 10am.
What a night! It felt good to Rod and I, the smiles were thanks enough. There will
be more to come for the Juniors so hope to see them all again.
Dance Classes every Tuesday night open to all ages is also another great
program for the youth of the area. First class had approx 18 participating.
The youth seem to be having fun as well as socialising with friends after school.
It is also known that some of the mums are
also joining in; maybe they are trying to
relive their youth also dancing to 80’s mu-
sic.
WORK ENGINES
When I first heard about “work engines”, I didn’t like the Could it be that work engines empower people? Could it be
sound of them. The term made me think of boring that work engines allow people to contribute and develop
meetings in cold rooms, of hard grinding work with little their skills and ideas? Could it be that work engines create
reward and volunteering for jobs no-one else wanted to do. and strengthen friendships? Could it be that “work”, when
The way I saw it, there was nothing attractive about being done with like-minded and positive people, becomes fun?
part of a work engine. Of course, cowardice made sure Mmm…think I’ll go out and join a few work engines. I have
that I kept that idea to myself, and narrow-mindedness a lot to choose from.
made sure I didn’t think beyond my own picture of what a
work engine might be. Annie Robertson
Prep – Grade 6
Below is a list of scheduled events to take us through to
the end of 2010. If your child/ren would like to attend
our first event contact Tanya Hallett on 0408 333 953
“Most windrows were created in the last 12 months, particularly as part Alert your local CFA brigade before a windrow fire and register with the
of the clean-up in areas most impacted by the fires,” Mr Croxford said. Vic Fire Burn-off line 1800 668511.
“Some windrows were also the result of fire hazard reduction measures
in the lead-up to last summer.”
Also pencil in 23 May 2010 for the Arts Draw for people who lost their
homes or possessions in the fires. More details will follow as we work Murrindindi Toy Library Bus is coming to Flowerdale
through the logistics. Primary School on Tuesday 11th May between 2.30 and 3.15.
So you can join up as you collect children from school and
kinder. Membership $20 per year.
WANTED
Auto Electricians
Mechanics
Car Upholsters/Trimmers
Panel Beaters/Spray Painters
Flowerdale Senior Youth Group are currently working on a project
“PIMP my Ride”
every Friday Night.
Mother Earth smiled upon their efforts and on the Sunday eve-
ning 19 mm of rain arrived ensuring a smooth transition for the
new trees. Thanks to Deakin Environment Club, a cohesive, pas-
sionate and inspiring group of young people.
Birthday Greetings
Sullivan, Bonnie Shae - 9th May
To our beautiful Bonnie Shae, wishing you a happy 9th
birthday. Love always, Mum, Dad, Family & Friends. XXX
Wanted
Jars suitable for honey, chutneys, etc. Contact
Michael 5780 1202.
MEMORIUM
The Silver Parrot community remember with love
our delightfully eccentric neighbour, friend and
local bloke
ADOLF DEITZ
1932 - 2nd May 2008
MEMORIUM
The Flowerdale Community extend our love and
deep sympathy to
Trent and Vicky Patten on the passing
of Trent’s dad
Rod Patten.
A very moving, and uplifting service was held at
Lilydale to celebrate an exceptional life.
RIP
Mobile Library Visits: So thanks again for supporting me in these new adventures.
Mike
Hazeldene bus stop 1.30 to 4.30pm 13th & 27th May,
Strath Creek opposite the store 2.30 to 4.30pm. 20th May.
If you have internet access at home you can reserve books at the DEVONSHIRE
Yarra Plenty Regional Library website (www.yprl.vic.gov.au) and
collect them from the Mobile Library.
TEAS
HOT FOOD
Again in relation to the one off State Government assistance package, $16,284 was raised for the benefit of fire-affected artists in the Murrindindi
Council has received no money as yet. The package is to be paid in Shire are
stages over three and a half years when the Government believes we
Applications are now being accepted from regional artists and communi-
have reached the mutually agreed milestones. The use of this money is
ties. Anyone interested in applying can download guidelines and applica-
tightly controlled with no flexibility as to how it is to be used. Six million tions forms from the Regional Arts Victoria website at www.rav.net.au/
five hundred thousand over three and a half years is to assist in building funding-and-resources, or contact Joe Toohey at Regional Arts Victoria on
capacity and project management to deal with issues from the fires. (03) 9644 1800 or email jtoohey@rav.net.au.
Three million two hundred thousand dollars over three and a half years
is to cover the estimated six million dollars in lost rate income. All these
figures are based on Council increasing its rates by at least six percent
per annum for the foreseeable future. There is no pot of gold in the For more information or media enquires, please contact:
package or in these figures. Joe Toohey
Program Officer, Creative Communities Victoria
As Council commences its current budget process we will be looking at Regional Arts Victoria
cutting our ongoing costs to deal with the potential shortcomings in P: (03) 9644 1800
finances. Any cuts will be painful for the services we provide. As a com- E: jtoohey@rav.net.au
munity, get involved in the budget discussions now and not after the F: (03) 9646 3832
decisions have been made.
Installed $12.10 per JUNE EDITION This self-help group costs only $4 per week with lots of handouts
and incentives. It runs on Monday evenings with a 6.00 - 6.30pm
meter TUESDAY 25TH weigh-in and then a short sharing of recipes, hints and sometimes
some very light exercise.
MAY
Call Gary: If you are interested please ring Alison: 57801223 in the
0431 410 079 evenings.
5784 9394
COMMUNITY BANK
CHBC LINKS Inc. (ABN 64 274 398 623) is an agency of If anyone would like to see events and stories on line
the Croydon Hills Baptist Church, (some with videos) go to
2 – 8 Bemboka Rd, Croydon Hills, 3136 http://helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com/
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is inviting all mums and families to celebrate
National Mothering Week in the week leading up to Mother’s Day on 9th May.
National Mothering Week has been celebrated by the ABA since 1979 and this year’s focus,
Mothering: Together we do better, highlights the importance of mothers connecting with each other
through support groups in their local communities. This could be a mother’s group, playgroup or
the ABA’s own support groups.
Mother to mother support is an-age old way that mums through the generations have help each
other through those first few years of parenting and beyond. None of us are parental experts and
its re-assuring to know that other people are experiencing the same ups and downs of life that
come with the territory of being a new parent.
Children don’t come with an instruction manual and the off button has yet to be found so sharing
time and wisdom with other new mums and those that have been “in the field” longer can be an
immense support. Many national and international studies have shown that being connected in
with a community or support group can make people feel cared for and valued and this has a
powerful protective effect on health.
To celebrate National Mothering Week many local Australian Breastfeeding Association groups are
having an event, meeting, display or activity to let their community know the importance of mother-
to-mother support.
Local Activities
The Mansfield ABA group, which covers Alexandra, is having a special pampering morning on
7th May to celebrate both National Mothering Week and their 4th Birthday. It will be from
10.00am - 12.00noon at the Maternal & Child Health Centre, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield.
The Upper Yarra ABA group, which covers Kinglake and regions, will be rounding off National
Mothering week on Monday 10th May with a coffee morning in Gladysdale. Coffee time
discussion will be on ways to support each other along the mothering journey. For more details
contact Group Leader, Annie, on 0409 249 607.
For more information on how the Australian Breastfeeding Association can support you please visit
the website - www.breastfeeding.asn.au
You can also access 24-hour breastfeeding support on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686).
Yea Community Health - Yea & District Memorial Hospital – phone 5736 0410
Alexandra Community Health - Alexandra District Hospital - 5772 0800
The Community House is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 3.30pm—Phone 5780 2664
COMMUNITY NUMBERS
FLOWERDALE CFA Emergency 000
BOBCAT/EXCAVATOR HIRE Police- Kinglake 5786 1333
Yea 5797 2630
♦ 7.5 ton excavator
♦ 5 ton excavator TXU Power Failure 131 799
♦ Rock breaker Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687
♦ Bobcat Flowerdale School 5780 1264
♦ Road sweeper
♦ Pallet forks Flowerdale Kinder 5780 2020
♦ Tip truck JP (Lyn Gunter) 5780 2382
♦ Grabs Doctor - Yea 5736 0444
♦ Trencher 150mmx1200mm depth
Hospital-Yea 5736 0400
Community House (Hall) 5780 2664
22 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN EARTHWORKS AND Hazeldene Store 5780 1202
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230
EXCAVATION/SLASHING Vet—Yea 5797 2333
Whittlesea 9716 2495
HOLES BORED - 300MM, 450MM & 600MM
Bushfire Case Management Service 1800 050 400
SUPPLIER OF ALL QUARRY PRODUCTS
Bushfire Building Advice Line 1300 360 320
Relief Centre 5780 2625
FULLY INSURED
DHS Hub (Leanne) 5780 2704
For advice, estimates or quotes phone
Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737
Andrew 0428 550 405
A local Flowerdale business