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APRIL 2020 CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
APRIL 2020
Published monthly by the
Clunes Tourist and
Development Association Inc.
PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected]
FREE
By Sharon Hughes & Chris O’Donnell
It is with deep regret that we’ve made the very sad decision to cancel the Clunes
Booktown Festival for May 2020, in light of the developing situation with COVID-19.
Like most events of this nature, we start advertising and marketing the event,
designing and printing collateral, booking acts and accommodation, along with hiring
equipment and venues many months in advance, and each day that passes those
expenses mount up. It would be irresponsible for us to allow that spend to continue
without the firm knowledge that the event would take place.
We are very disappointed to make this announcement but we have a duty of care to
staff, volunteers, traders, authors, artists and of course the general public.
As always we would like to thank the many volunteers who had already signed up to
assist. Such a great community response is always appreciated as the Festival couldn't
function without this help. Many of our local community groups use the Festival as a
fundraising opportunity and the financial loss will be difficult to recover.
All pre-purchased Festival and author talk tickets and site payments from our many
booksellers and food vendors will be refunded.
We will be working in the background to bring you the Clunes Booktown Festival
once everything has settled and it is safe to do so.
Any enquiries to the Festival Office on 03 5345 3947 or [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding.
CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL 2020
Photo supplied
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
Submissions (incl photograph) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address above. Priority given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submitted.
News items, notices of meetings, results-up to 3 lines will be listed free-of-charge for Clunes social and sporting clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permitting).
Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial rates.
All material to reach the CTDA by the 10th day of the month.
Note: articles, photographs and ads are not to exceed 2mb in size. Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.
Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.
Email address: [email protected]
CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:
Business card size (90mm x 55mm horizontal only) $25 Quarter page (vertical) $40 Half page (horizontal) $80 Full page (vertical) $160
All ads to be supplied ready-made as Word or jpeg files. No PDFs please.
Discounts apply to CTDA members and for multiple month adverts. All advertising to be paid in advance of publication. Ads and payment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.
Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & copyediting by Kira Annear. Administration Support by Megan Jones. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.
Monthly Community Events & Activities
Page 20 on Clunes Community Newsletter
We hope you enjoy the return of this Calender and all you need to do to keep it up to date is submit the details to email [email protected] by the
10th of the month prior and we will be happy to include
Community Group contacts have moved to Page 19
12th April Market is Cancelled
It is with regret that the CTDA must announce the
Clunes Market over the Easter long weekend has
been cancelled ~
Considering the Government’s recommendations on
COVID-19, together with the uncertainty of these
times, we feel it would be irresponsible to hold our
Market this month. ~
Clunes is fortunate to have access to high-quality
produce through our local shops and businesses;
much of which is made or supplied locally. Many of
our traders are struggling through these difficult times
and are adapting their service to meet rapidly
changing community needs. They need your
continued patronage and support in the coming weeks
to keep Clunes a vibrant place to live in and visit. ~
The CTDA urge all community members and visitors
to continue to shop locally and take advantage of our
unique local stores and suppliers. Arrangements for
future Clunes Markets will be reviewed as more
information comes to light in this rapidly evolving
situation. ~
In the meantime, check out our refreshed website and
updated business listings
clunes.org/buylocal
The CTDA thanks everyone for supporting Clunes
and our Market stallholders
Clunes Market Report for March
A fine day greeted a large crowd at last month’s
market. Due to illness the Crazy Ants were unable to
perform but a huge thanks to Scott Fraser for filling
in at the last minute and entertaining the crowd.
Thoughts go out to Bill Woda (Fancy Chooks) with
his operation and Eric from Mt Prospect who
suffered concussion in a workplace accident just
before the market.
Hope you both have a quick recovery.
Also two new stall holders attended the March
Market; Michael from Peewick Wines and Natash
from Gypsy Donuts, and the return of Marita from
Pink Muesli. Again a number of Makers Stalls
attended setting up in Collins Place
and Fraser Street.
Wood Raffle was a sell out and lucky winner for
March was Mary Atkinson from St Arnaud with
Ticket No 9 which was drawn by Diane Sargeant.
Thanks again to Craig & Cyn from the Clunes
Newsagency for the donation.
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Clunes Tourism (CTDA) Website www.clunes.org
With Clunes getting so much tourism publicity lately, our visitation has increased and many more questions
are being asked; for e.g. “where can we stay”?
On doing some research on the internet, there are more accommodation places than you think; especially on
Air BnB.
We are more than happy to promote your business but we need your help
for this to happen.
Also we note on social media, people enquiring about local trade people, services and retailers.
Through the Clunes Tourism (CTDA) our website www.clunes.org has a Business Directory to ensure
local trader and retailers are promoted. It is easy to find.
Go to www.clunes.org click on “eat stay shop” where there will be a
“drop down”. Click onto one of these headings to make sure you are listed.
If your business is missing, just email us the details and we will be happy to add.
Email address:- [email protected]
ANZAC Day Saturday 25th April 2020
Due to COVID19 outbreak we have made the decision to cancel our Commemorations on
Anzac Day 25th April.
If anyone from the general public wish to pay their respects and lay a wreath at the Cenotaph you are
most welcome.
Any enquiries are to be directed to Lindsay Pritchard Sub Branch Secretary 0427 028 556
Clunes Returned & Services League Sub Branch.
Congratulations to the incoming RSL Committee President - Len Harwood
Vice President - David Reynolds Secretary/ Treasurer - Lindsay Pritchard
Committee members Bill Groome
Brian Neville Emma Pritchard
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Clunes Former Free Library (aka The Mechanics Institute) By Phil Taig
Fund Raising at the March Clunes Market
On Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, the Committee of Management (COM) had a stall at Clunes Market. On sale were ceramics from local potters, an eclectic range of books, ‘Organic’ magazines, brightly coloured book bags and some bric a brac. All items were donated by local citizens who may now consider themselves ‘Friends of Clunes Free Library’ and the COM wishes to thank them for their generosity because market patrons snapped up much of what was on offer, with many feeling guilty at paying such low prices that they felt obliged to make a monetary donation. Proceeds from the Market stall have gone towards matching dollar for dollar a recent grant which will be used to install a new kitchen in the Clunes Free Library.
Vandal Damage
Photo shows the rear of the Clunes Free Library in Templeton Street. Vandals have sprayed graffiti on three brick walls which will take the COM hours to remove. Vandals entered the building through two smashed windows (shown at rear left covered with corrugated iron) and caused a great deal of damage inside that is being slowly rectified. This iconic heritage listed building has been largely forgotten over the past 67 years since the Library closed in 1953. It has been slowly crumbling through neglect but now is being rescued by the COM and deserves to be restored to once
again take its rightful place as one of the proud historic buildings constructed in Clunes, the first Victorian gold town.
Next Committee Meeting
In the past few years the Committee of Management of Clunes Former Free Library, (COM), has received a great deal of assistance from its ‘Friends of the Free Library’ in the local community for which it is very appreciative. It is now seeking to expand its Committee of five to help with ideas for restoring the building using funds that are expected from benevolent sources this year. There are no prerequisites other than some life experience and common sense, and no obligations other than one hour per month to attend a meeting. Why not come along to our next meeting and meet some new friends on Thursday 23rd April at the Free Library in Templeton Street, starting at 7:30 pm.
The Chairman of the Committee is Graeme Johnstone and he may be contacted on 0427 534 532 or via e-mail at ‘[email protected]’
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Equipment available:
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Please give Allan a call on
Mobile 0408 903 870 for a quote
NOTES FROM THE PAST Supplied by the Clunes Museum Department
DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT
APOLLO HALL
MONDAY EVENING
COME & SEE! COME & HEAR!
Mdle. ATLANTI
The celebrated American Songstress,
Pianiste and Reciter who will give one
of her unrivalled and unique
DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENTS
Doors open at 8.30
Reserved seats 3s. ( Clunes Guardian and Gazette, September 7, 1876)
National Hotel
FRASER ST., CLUNES Phone 19
You will find here just what a particular
person will be happy to find when away from home,
A good, well-cooked Meal
A comfortable Bed and
Clean Room
And every Attention
Only one Quality throughout: The Very Best
A.S. MACKENZIE, Proptr.
(Back to Clunes Re-Union Souvenir Programme, 12 -19 November,
1927)
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Karl Schaefer Mobile:
0418 508 558
Email: [email protected]
Your digital specialist Servicing Clunes & District
41 Years Experience Prompt Service & Expert Advice Satellite Installation & Service
UHF, VHF & FM Antennas Free Signal Test & Quotes
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Clunes Garden Club
Date for the Diary
Monday 6th April 2020
Guest Speaker:
President, Mr Bill Morrison, Ballarat Cactus & Succulents Society
Where:
The Warehouse Clunes
Time: 10.15 am for a 10.30 am start - Everybody welcome
Please note Venue for June meeting has changed. Details will be available at the April meeting, or ring Secretary,
Sue McVeigh on Mob 0400 557 434 for more information
Garden Tips for Autumn - What to Plant?
Edibles:
There are lots; but here are some of the more popular:- beetroot, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, coriander,
garlic, leeks, onions, parsley, parsnip, peas, silver beet, spinach, swede & turnips
Flowers:
Alyssum, aurora daisy, cineraria, cornflowers, English daisy, French marigolds, Iceland poppies, lobelia, pansy,
polyanthus, primula, snap dragon, stock, sweet peas & violas.
All these have been identified to be the most suitable for planting in the “cool temperate” zone, which is defined as an
area where the average annual lowest temperatures are 5 deg to 0 deg (Aust BOM)
Quote:
“Don’t expect to get it right the first time. Remember, a dead plant is not a failure, its compost!!
For further details, please contact: Susan McVeigh – Mobile 0400 557 434 or Pam Shackelton – Mobile 0409 202 636
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Federal Member for Ballarat
Standing up
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Clunes
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Escape to Clunes By Journalist Kate Jones – Domain, Australia
Hope you got the chance to read the
story on Clunes that appeared in the
media on 10.3.2020
If not you can go to The Age website
www.theage.com.au to catch up.
The story evolved by Kate contacting
the CTDA through the Clunes
Community Newsletter and wanting to
interview us about our beautiful town.
We gave Kate names of people to speak
to who did a wonderful job with the
bonus of colourful photos capturing
locals and Events.
You can’t buy this sort of publicity.
Thanks Kate for the story on our
beautiful town.
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SECOND ANNUAL REUNION A HUGE SUCCESS By Dot Keller
Last year’s inaugural International Harvester Reunion was held in Clunes over the Labour Day long weekend in March. It proved to be a huge success which led to the decision to hold another one this year.
Over 30 ex-employees, dealers, staff and their wives
converged on Clunes. They came from Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and all over Victoria. The School of Mines building was the base for the weekend with people coming and going, some relaxing with a coffee and chatting about how things were over 40 years ago. Many a tall tale resonated throughout the building as well as in the grounds. Appropriately, the Historic Vehicle Show was on and as the majority of vehicles there were International Harvester, it was a huge drawcard.
Saturday night, an extremely enjoyable night was spent at the National Hotel where over dinner and a few drinks, more stories were recounted. Sunday morning everyone assembled at the SMB building where a group photo was taken.
After a day at the Truck Show on Sunday, everyone gathered at the hall and a BBQ was enjoyed by all. Local Clunes photographer Gary Sharp, managed to get another shot of the group, just as the sun slipped below the horizon, as well as candid shots in the hall.
Monday arrived all too soon and after an extremely enjoyable weekend, everyone said their farewells and headed back to their homes with 2021 reunion already in the pipeline.
CLUNES MUSEUM A HOME FOR YOUR HISTORY By James Curzon
BRINGING THE CANNON HOME
The professional conservator has now received the Museum’s “brief”. She has been given a list of possible sites and will make a recommendation taking into account preservation issues and the cannon’s historical significance. One interesting option is the cannon’s original location in Scenic Road in the vicinity of “The Rocks”. It had pride of place there until the 1944 bushfires when the wooden mounting carriage was destroyed. Thereafter, the barrel, all that remained, lay in the Council yard. After a long period of neglect, a new wooden carriage was built by the Bendigo Ordnance factory in 1985 using timber from a Clunes elm along the creek. Perhaps the Clunes cannon, donated to the Borough of Clunes in 1898, really will come home to its original location.
TOWN HALL BREAK IN UPDATE
Following the break in at the Town Hall in February, the Museum met with Stewart Ritchie, the Shire’s Facilities Manager, and a technician from SECTROL, the sub-contractor responsible for fire, smoke and security alarms at the Warehouse and the Town Hall. It’s a work in progress and, hopefully, improved security arrangements are in the pipeline.
BACK TO CLUNES 100th ANNIVERSARY
Over the next 5 years, there will be a raft of significant 100th and 150th anniversaries in Clunes. For example, April 20 is the 100th of the foundation of Country Townspeople’s League in the town hall, Clunes. The CTL were “decentralisationists” who wanted country industries to stem the drift of country populations to the big cities. As well, Nov 13 – 22 is the 100th anniversary of the first of the interwar “Back to Clunes” celebrations and the CTDA, to their credit, have organized discussions with interested retailers and groups like the Museum, to consider a Back To 100th anniversary program later this year. Interestingly, this ties in with a major conservation project at the Museum. We have been getting quotes for work on the magnificent photographic collage “Old Residents of Clunes” (currently on display upstairs in the Holly Barkell Gallery). This was presented to the citizens of Clunes by the Clunes in Melbourne Committee in 1902. This committee was formed in 1901 by Clunes “expats” who’d drifted away to Melbourne as the gold mines closed down in the 1880’s and 1890’s. They were heavily involved in planning many of the “Back Tos” which were held between the wars in 1920, 1925, 1927, 1930, 1933, 1936 and 1939. Unfortunately, professional conservation work on something like the “Old Residents” photo does not come cheaply. We’ve had estimates in the $20-30 thousand range. Maybe the proposed 100th anniversary of the first “Back To” will be an opportunity to fund raise towards this important project.
CLUNES IN PRINT EXHIBITION: CAN YOU HELP?
Despite the cancellation of this year’s Booktown, work continues on this exhibition which was to co-incide with the annual May Festival of the Book. We’ve mined the valley of gold and selected 15 books that reflect the history of Clunes and it’s community starting with Major Mitchell, on the top of Mt. Greenoch, musing how favourable it all was for large “sheep pasturage” in his 1836 “Three Expeditions Into the Interior of Australia”. Another classic we’ve chosen is “The Diary of a Welsh Swagman 1869-1894”, by Joseph Jenkins who worked many times on farms in the Clunes, Mt.Cameron, Glendaruel, Mt.Bolton, Coghill’s Creek, Ascot, Kingston and Smeaton area. It’s a fascinating window into a once numerous and vital occupation, the peripatetic farm labourer. As well as the “classics”, we’ve chosen the less well known. If you have a suggestion for the Clunes in Print booklist, please get in touch. It’s surprising how many well-written, well-researched family histories and memoirs are out there that are not widely known.
Photo by Gary Sharp
Be kind whenever possible.
It is always possible.
Dalai Lama
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By Chris O’Donnell
Have you taken a walk along the creek recently? And did you know that our creek is part of the Murray-Gouburn Basin and therefore the
health and biodeiversity of our creek is extremely important. Clunes has its own Pinetum – look upwards in the park near the Government Bridge to see a variety of trees that make up this collection.
If you take a stroll along the creek walk between the Government Bridge and the Ford you might be lucky enough to see platypus, usually early in the morning or at dusk. Also rakali have been recently spotted. Like the platypus rakali are an amphibious land-based Australian mammal. They have broad, partially-webbed hindfeet, water-repellent fur and many whiskers, living in burrows on the bank and feeding on aquatic insects, fish, crustaceans, mussels, snails, frogs, birds' eggs and water birds.
Frog life is also abundant in the creek. Late in the year the Pobblebonk can be heard making their banjo twang noises and our creek is also home to the Growling Grass Frog whose habitat is being rapidly reduced due to urban sprawl.
The CLWG has also partnered with Hepburn Shire Council to have 3 pieces of static gym equipment installed near the ford later in the year.
Also Queens Park has been listed by the Council as a project for 2020 and we’ll certainly be involved in the community consultations.
The CLWG are often to be seen weeding, planting and mulching along the creek bank. This has been a major task since the 2011 floods but the hard work is starting to pay off with some areas now heavily populated with native grasses and trees having outgrown the reach of hungry wallabies. Of course we’re always looking for an extra pair of hands to help and we can find tasks suitable for anyone of any age.
If you’d like to join us or for more information please contact CLWG on [email protected] or via facebook at Clunes Landcare and Water Ways Group or Instagram @cluneslandcare.
Upcoming events to look out for:
Sunday June 14 Clunes Market – plant sale. All plants suitable for our climate.
How to make your own frog pond – date to be advised
Spring Working Bee and sausage sizzle – date to be advised.
GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT AND SUMMER SHADE TREES
CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL
TREE DRIVE 2020
It’s that time of year to start thinking about what trees you want to plant this winter as the Clunes Primary School Tree Drive is happening again this April / May. As part of the school’s fundraising program we are offering you the chance to purchase a variety of affordable fruiting and ornamental trees supplied by Valley Tree Nursery, Ardmona. All proceeds go to the school. The Tree List and order forms will be available in April and located at the school office, Top Shop and the Post Office. Please place your order and payment with the School prior to Friday 15 May. Trees will be available for pick up from the school at the end of July. Please contact the Primary School (03) 5345 3182 if you have any queries.
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LOCAL A GRADE ELECTRICIAN All types of electrical work
Paul Milne
0407 857 486
GOLDFIELDS VETERINARY SERVICES
5 Castlemaine Road Creswick
Ph: 0343 110 101 Barbara Henderson BVSc
Companion and Farm Animals
Please call for veterinary attention
Earthmoving contractors
Bobcat for hire
Tip truck & 5 tonne excavator
ALL AREAS
Driveways - Small Excavations - Horse Arenas - Post Hole Borers - Gorse & Light Scrub Clearing
Contact GEOFF on 0409 958 853
Anytime Anywhere Earthmoving
builtt builders
0418 579 946 Robbie Allen Director [email protected] www.builttbuilders.com.au
Registered builders licence number 59811
Mick Gray’s Automotive
Servicing & General repairs, brakes,
exhausts, Tyres new and repairs
Located just out of Clunes
Phone Mick on Mob 0418 142 022
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SPORTS NEWS
Clunes Golf Club By Ray Skinner
Good weather, good attendance and strong competition all added up to a successful month. Good rainfall was reported late in the month whilst I was away in Tasmania. I enjoyed a round at each of my old Clubs (Exeter and Greens Beach ) both
north of Launceston, but struggled on the " grass".
As always, work continues around the Course. New tee-beds, flood mitigation around Scrapes and constant management of our tree lines and rough.
Results for February
Sunday 2nd. Feb. Stroke Monthly Medal Winner Kevin Steart Nett 69 Runner-up Ray Skinner Nett 74
Wednesday 5th. Feb. was just a bit of fun with an Irish 4BBB Winners Karson Osborn-Purser / Jo Love 66 points Runners-up Dean Marshall / Ian Rowland 59 points
Same day Single Stableford Winner Karson Osborn -Purser Runner-up Dean Marshall
Our next three events were all Stableford 12th. Feb. Winner Don Robinson 40 points Runner-up Gary Lynch 36 points 16th. Feb. Winner Ray Skinner 37 points Runner-up Martin Nichols 33 points 19th. Feb Winner Dean Marshall 35 points Runner-up on count back Lawrie Lees 35 points
" Ferals" meeting each Monday and Friday mornings for (9) holes continues to be popular. 8 a.m tee-off until end of Summer. Contact Johno on 0425 847 678 to confirm.
Clunes Field and Game By Lynne Jones
Clunes FGA March 75 target OTG event was held during the Labour Weekend and attracted another great crowd and its always great to see interstate visitors joining regulars to experience our unique Clunes range.
The club is now well into preparations for hosting the Field & Game National Side by Side Championship which will be conducted at the end of March.
March Results – 75 Targets OTG
High Gun: F Vella 67 AA: M Park 66, G Parry 66, A Cox 65 A: V Scalise 64, R Matthews 64, T Steele 63 B: G Brown 62, N Falconer 61, W Gatt 59 C: M Dalglish 49, J Forbes 48, G Arthur 48 Veterans: D Azzopardi 65, B Rafferty 61, B Wentworth 60 Ladies: M Taylor 47, C Brennan 38 Junior: J Kirby 45, K Wells 31 Sub-Junior: T Cole 57, M Watson 51
Clunes Football Netball Club By Chris McLennan
Clunes Football Netball Club has experienced a very different pre season with training cancelled, practice matches cancelled and the season placed in recess until at least 31st May 2020. At these times it is important to remember that sport is a past time and we play for recreational purposes. We have constant messages getting placed onto Facebook and from coaches to players and members. Like everyone we are hopeful of re commencing the season at some stage.
We have seen some fantastic training sessions locally with our kids teams showing signs of increased numbers. Thanks to the coaches and parents for getting involved with our club. We had been doing plenty of work in recruiting and hope to see all the new and old faces return to training when we are advised that we can re-commence.
With our health system and economic world in distress it is important to heed advice from the relevant medical authorities. I wish all readers the best in the coming days, weeks and months as we find our way forward from the current situation that we find ourselves in. Look after yourselves and your families.
I look forward to sharing better news in the near future.
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COMMUNITY GROUPS All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Peter Billing, 0413 213 596 or [email protected]
Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship- Eucharist for all ages 11am on 1st & 3rd Sundays, followed by bring & share lunch. All welcome. Enq: Father Colin Griffiths 0456 637 114 email [email protected] for baptisms, weddings & funerals.
Art Attack / Circus Primary school students from 3:30pm - 5pm and Secondary school students 5pm - 7pm Tuesday afternoons at Clunes Football / Netball Club during school terms. Call 5345 4078.
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Wed and Sat from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun afternoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 8pm 3rd Thur of month from Feb - Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur after. President-John Drife Ph. 0427 434 233 ; Secretary-Gayle Wrigley Ph. 0400 907 506 Homecrafts-Julie Spittle 5343 4201. Website www.clunesshow.com.au
Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tues 7.30pm at the Young Farmers club rooms at show grounds. A friendly, social environment for anyone aged 16-30. Contact Jenny 0400 613 153.
Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the first Monday each month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Clunes Mechanical Repairs.
Clunes Artists' Group Meet 1st Saturday of the month starting 10.30am and every Thursday at 12.30pm as a working group. Venue: Lunch Room, Clunes Neighbourhood House. Enquiries: Marlene 0409 355 857
Clunes Bowling Club: Mark Vorbach 0421422 895 Email [email protected]
Clunes Book Club Enq Karen ph.: 5345 3703. Book Club meets 7:30pm on the 2nd Thurs of the month at the RSL.
Clunes Crafternoon Mondays Meets 4th Monday of the month at the Clunes Neighbourhood House 12-3pm BYO lunch + craft projects, all crafts + kids welcome. Join Clunes Crafternoon Mondays Facebook group for more info.
Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.
Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: Chris Hill 0420 780 588 or Kath Milne 0448 453 665. Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.
Clunes Free Lending Library The Chairman of the Committee is Graeme Johnstone and he may be contacted on 0427 534 532 or via e-mail at ‘[email protected]’
Clunes Garden Club Meet on the first Monday of the month at 10.15am. Outing days will meet at 9.15am. For info please contact Secretary Susan McVeigh 0400 557 434 or President Pam Shackelton 0409 202 636.
Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Ray Skinner 0428 056 509 or Lawrie Lees 5345 3034. Course 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70, all year round play. Non members $10 green fees for 18 holes. $5 with Member. Under 16 free. Visitors welcome on Sunday/Wednesday competition days.
Clunes Landcare and Waterways Group. New members always welcome. Contact Chris O’Donnell 0408 034 017 or [email protected] for information.
Clunes Library at The Warehouse-Clunes, 36 Fraser St (next to Collins Place). Open Mon & Thur 10am-6pm, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. Sat 10am-3pm & Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Tue. Ph: 5345 3359.
Clunes Men’s Shed Open from 10am Monday & Wednesday at the Community Gardens, 18 Alliance St. A safe and friendly space for men to meet in a workshop setting. Enq: Peter Chandler 0438 222 095.
Clunes Museum Seeking volunteers to help catalogue the Collection in the Museum Workshop from 10am each Thursday. Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the months at 10am in the Ulumbarra Room at the Warehouse. Enq. The Warehouse 5345 3359 and leave message for Museum.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Youth, art & community programs. Printing services, free internet, gallery available for hire. 70 Bailey St (at Bottle Museum) Ph: 5345 4078, Email [email protected]. Open 9-3 Mon-Fri. See our website www.clunesnh.org for more details.
Clunes Playgroup Fun & friendship for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers & their parents/caregivers. Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-12pm, term time. Enq Bec Clowes ph. 0437 497 432
Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser St. Enq 53453228 or clunes.district.kin@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au.
Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For information contact Barbara Reynolds ph. 5345 3946.
Clunes RSL Membership enquiries to Secretary Mr Lindsay Pritchard on mobile 0427 028 556
Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes Tourist & Development Association Monthly meeting held at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from community and business. Meet 2nd Thursday each month 7pm at the Warehouse Enq: President Steve Hunter on Mob 0400 696 794 or email [email protected]
Clunes Writers' Group meets second Monday of each month except public holidays 1.00-3.00pm at Clunes Neighbourhood House (in the lunch room) 70 Bailey St, Clunes Contact Patsy 0407 377 610
Community Garden 70 Bailey Street, Clunes. Meets Tuesday and Friday at 10am.
Creative Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown festival and monthly Booktown on Sunday author talks. Volunteers always welcome. Enq 5345 3947 or at the Railway Station, Service St.
Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street, Clunes at 10.30am. Visitors are welcome.
Mad Chatters Club meet every Wednesday at 2pm to 3.30pm for casual get togethers alternating between Widow Twankeys and Rose and Oak cafés. Contact Sue on 0400 557 434.
Monday Night Netball Clunes Every Monday evening during school terms. 2 seasons per year. Enq Lana 0427 781 080 or Liz 0429 453 808.
Spare Parts Club Meets 1st Tues of month 2pm to 3:30pm Clunes Community Health Centre. Enq Georgina 5345 9150 or Barbara 0410 946 095.
Tourello Red Cross Meetings as required. Please contact Janet Harrison for information. Ph 5345 3060.
Uniting Church St Andrew’s. 12-14 Service St (Wesley Campus) Worship services at 11am on 2nd and 4th (Holy Communion) Sundays and last Sunday of school term at 4pm including meal and activities for all ages. Everyone welcome. Enq: Rev Rosemary Carter 0431 286 285 or [email protected]
Yoga Classes Clunes Senior Citz every Thursday at 7pm. All levels welcome anytime. Enq Lily 0459 138 797, or [email protected], www.lilymasonyoga.com
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