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Welcome to the May Edition of The Drum
What’s Happening in and around Yarram.
Your FREE Community Newsletter No.89 May 2018
The Drum is published by The Yarram Community Learning Centre on the 1st of each month
Community groups wishing to have information or events advertised, please have them in by 20th of the month.
Ph. 5182 6294 PO Box 212 Yarram 3971 292 Commercial Rd Yarram 3971 [email protected] www.yclc.org.au
YCLC PROMOTING ACCESSIBLE LIFELONG LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
T erm 2 is well underway and there is lots happening at the House. It’s Neighbourhood House Week on April
30-May 6th and National Volunteer Week is May 21-27 . So, take the time in May to say thank you to all
the volunteers out there in our community. Come along for lunch on May 23rd at the Yarram Historical Society.
Sunday 13th is also Mothers Day. Come along to a photography course, or singing or sewing group. Do you need
your RSA? We have computer Courses and we are starting a Bonsai Group. It’s all happening at Yarram
Neighbourhood House!
Keep Smiling and Happy Reading Cathy
Do you volunteer
in or around
Yarram? Come and have
lunch with us.
Volunteers are an important
part of our community. They
are part of what makes our
community such a great
place to live and we would
like to say Thank you.
Come along and celebrate
our local volunteers. We are
having a look at the Yarram
Historical Society and
Genealogy Society followed
by lunch on Wednesday
23rd May, 11am-1pm.
Please register for catering
purposes on 5182 6294 .
FREE TRAINING
Family Violence and
Bystander Training
This training has come about as
a recommendation from the
Royal Commission. All commu-
nity groups are being asked to
undertake this training and Yar-
ram Neighbourhood House has
secured the training in Yarram
for free. So, come along and
learn more about how to iden-
tify family violence and empow-
er the community to prevent
violence.
We have Heather and Fiona
from Gippsland Women’s
Health coming to deliver the
workshops. You can come to
one or both sessions.
Please register on 5182 6294
for catering purposes.
Official Unveiling of the Replica Plane
At Yarram Memorial Gardens
Saturday 26th May 11am
Body
At the Fitness Zone Do you want to get fit, or a bit more active?
We have a class for everyone!
There are spaces available in most classes.
Our experienced trainers offer a range of
classes to suit everyone.
From Fast and Furious, for those who want a
cardio workout, to Strength training for
those who want to maintain strength and
tone. We have also started a Dancefit class
on a Wednesday evening and a Wednesday
mid-morning strength class.
Classes are $7.50/session ($8.50 for boxing)
Payable on a term basis. Training
Victorian First Aid Provide First Aid Course Level 2
Wed 30th May 9am-4.30pm Register at www.victorianfirstaid.com
Photography with Elinda 4 week beginners course
Term 2 Mon 7th May or Tues 8th May
6.30-8.30pm $100
Tuesday Sewing Group Term 2 4-5.30pm Tuesdays
$5 a class BYO sewing machine Children must be accompanied by a parent.
Come together with others to sew. No experience necessary.
Bonsai Classes Come along and train your Bonsai plant in a
group setting. Our first session Friday 11th May $5/session.
Bring along any plant. (Junipers, figs, maples, olive trees, dwarf fruit trees, Rho-
dodendrons, bougainvillea & wisteria make great bonsai )
Register your interest 5182 6294
Mondays 9.30-11.30am $100 for 4 week course
*Basic or Next Step *Excel *Email & Internet *Facebook
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Friday 11th May
5.30-9.30pm $70
Please register your interest with
YCLC on 5182 6294
THEATRICAL DANCE
EISTEDDFOD
Regent Theatre
Friday May 18th 8am-3 sessions
Saturday May 19th 8am- 3 sessions
Sunday May 20th 8am- 2 sessions
Dancers from ages 3-18yrs performing
modern/jazz, neo-classical, tap, character,
classical, national, contemporary solos, duos
and troupes.
A spectacular weekend of entertainment.
Come and support this great community
event.
SESSION PASS -
Adults $6.00 Concession $4.00 Students $3.00
ALL DAY PASS (3 sessions)-
Adults $15.00 Concession $10.00
SEASON PASS- Adults $35.00 Concession $30.00
Do you like gardening? Driving? Doing odd jobs? Have you got
some spare time? Then why not volunteer at YDHS? YDHS is currently recruiting to a variety of volunteer roles within the health service.
We are currently seeking:
A weekly driver for the Planned Activity Group (PAG);
Someone to plant and maintain the PAG garden;
A maintenance assistant to help with projects and odd jobs;
Someone to lead the weekly Heart Foundation walk around town;
Early childhood volunteers to assist young children with behavioural or learning issues (Working with Children
Check required);
A volunteer to manage the ordering and restocking for the “Tuckerbox”;
An assistant for the weekly Tai Chi class. No experience necessary, training will be provided and attendance will be
free;
A weekly bingo assistant for our Crossley House residents;
Mealtime buddies to provide encouragement and assistance to nursing home residents at meal times;
Casual drivers for all our programs;
Exercise buddies to assist nursing home residents to perform exercises / and / or go for walks.
All volunteers are provided with relevant training and staff support. Time and day are flexible and based on volunteer’s
interests.
If you are available on weekends we would also love to hear from you. Give volunteering a go. Contact the Volunteer
Coordinator, Marinda Smith on: 5182 0258 or [email protected]
Yarram Courthouse Garden Home
Produce Market
10am-1pm Every Friday Bring your home produce to sell
or come and
buy what you need.
Further Info contact
Mirridong 5182 5750
Yarram Urban Landcare Veggie Swap
3rd Saturday of the month
Yarram Carers’ Monthly Lunch
2nd Tuesday in the month
12 noon Commercial Hotel
Join us for some lunch enjoy a great meal, some laughs and meet other
carers. To be eligible, you must care for a person who is frail, aged or has a mental
health illness.
For further information and registration please call Elaine Clements
on 1800 242 696. Free event.
Yarram Immunisation 1st Wednesday each month Yarram Hub
Wellington Shire 1300 366 244
Yarram Library Program LEGO CLUB
During school terms
Mondays 4-5pm
Preschool storytime 11.00am Thurs-
day during school term
Rock, Rhythm & Rhyme for 0-2’s.
9.30am Friday during school term
Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival
Full details are available at:
www.teacosyfestival.com
The festival will run
from May 19-27
and has an
inTEAnational
theme.
Community Groups in Yarram & District
Community Craft Group
Secretary Sarah Gregory
0429 173 667
1st Thursday of Month
Yarram Sec College 7pm start
Friends of Tarra Bulga NP Inc
David Akers 0488 035 314
Pam Pattinson 5196 6140
Volunteers help to run the visitors
centre. Calendar from
www.friendsoftarrabulga
Focus on Gardening
Judy McLachlan Ph 0437 771 645
Meets at 10am on the 1st Friday of
the month at various local gardens
Good Times Motoring Club of
Yarram Inc
Anna Lawlor 0407 347 800
Meets last Sunday of every month at
The Yarram Hub 156 Grant St
Men’s Monthly Breakfast
Tom Reakes 5185 1413
4th Saturday of each month at 8am
Feb-Nov at Regent Theatre Supper
Rooms, Grant St (Back of Regent
Theatre) [email protected]
Mirridong Services Inc
Doreen Milne 5182 5750
Hours: 8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri
NightingaleParkSociety
Gary Stephens 0419 953 004
Nola Medwell 0438 825 301
Meets Bi-monthly on the 3rd
Wednesday at YDHS
Port Albert Yacht Club
Andrew MacAulay 0417 106 279
Sailing most Sunday October-May
Port Albert Yacht Club, Bay St
The Probus Club of Yarram
Jan Missen (Secretary) 5187 1263
Meets 4th Wed of each month at
10am at Presbyterian Church Hall
The Rotary Club of Yarram
Diane Hennig 5182 5625
Meets at 6pm every Wed night Yarram
Country Club
Tarra Festival Committee
President—Kim Hatton 0434 242 567
Meets 1st Mon of month 7pm for 7.30
start, Yarram Country Club
Tarra Freemasons
Sec– Andrew 0404 325 878
Meet 3rd Thursday of the month at
Yarram Hub
Tarra Tarras Singers
Frank Baggaley 5182 5263
Meets every Tuesday 7.30-9pm at 2/47
Nicol St Yarram
Woodside FNC
Ashley Walpole 0401 379 599
Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month
Juniors & Senior Football & Netball teams
Yarram Apex Club
Daniel Leadoux 0427 891 319
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
Yarram Agricultural Society Inc
Tean Pearson 0409 020 144
Meets at 7pm 2nd Monday of each
month at The Yarram Country Club
Yarram & District Historical Society
Cheryl Howie 0428 825 357
Historical Rooms, former Murray
Goulburn Factory
PO Box 213 Yarram 3971
Open Wed 11am-3pm or by appointment
Yarram Community Learning Centre
Cathy Cook 5182 6294
Office Hours 9.30-3.30 Tues—Fri
[email protected] Membership $5pa
Yarram Branch—Country Womens
Association of Victoria Inc
Beth Shay 5182 6046
Meets - General meeting - 2nd Friday in
each month
Craft Group - 1st Tuesday in each month
Yarram Courthouse Gallery Inc
Karen Rogers 0455 660 298
Memebrship: Electronic $10pa,
Postal $15pa. Open daily 10am-3pm
www.yarramcourthousegallery.com
Yarram Lions Club
Lions Secretary 0456 852 950
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of each month
at The Lions Den, Railway Ave, Yarram
Yarram Mens Shed
Rob 5182 5218
Open every Tuesday & Wednesday during
school terms 8.30am-3pm
All Men Welcome 22 Bland St Yarram
Yarram RSL
Sec 0455 660 298
Dinner Club meeting even months, 3rd
Monday 6pm Contact Sec for venue
Yarram Scouts
Cathy Cook 0427 951 474
Cubs (7-11yo) Thursday 5.30-7pm
Scouts (11-15yo) Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm
Monthly Market 1st Sunday of each month
Yarram Senior Citizens Inc
Louise Hopkins 5183 2134
Meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Open Mon, Wed &Thurs 1-3pm
Yarram Yarram Landcare Network
Sally-Ann Henderson 5175 7897
Yarram Urban Landcare Group
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each
month at 2 Livingston St 4.30pm
Sally-Ann Henderson 5175 7897
Yarram Genealogy Group Inc
Esme Rash 0428 614 742
Open every Friday 12-3pm
4 Carpenter St, Yarram
