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Alison Ware moved into the area in July last year, and loves the rural feel of the area. She is so glad she didn't go to Ballarat as she is seeing all the development there. She moved up from Port Arlington into a house that was built in the early 1900’s but was transported up here about 20 years ago. She spent the Covid lockdowns doing extensive renovations
to her house, including installing her life long dream of having an Aga stove. Alison loves looking out over her neighbour’s paddock to the ‘borrowed’ view. She enjoys trying to identify the local bird life, and so far she has identified more than 20 species that visit her home. She was particularly fascinated by the call of the Bronzewing. At this stage she has not had a lot of opportunity to explore all that Haddon has to offer, and this is why she was particularly thrilled to receive the ‘Welcome to Haddon’ pack, as it provides her a starting point to explore some of what the area has to offer. This project was funded by the Golden Plains Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Community Activation and Social Isolation initiative (CASI). The Haddon Community Learning Centre applied for a community grant under this program and were very grateful to be awarded funds to compile “Welcome” packs to be given to new residents in the area. Thank you to the great businesses in the area who provided some lovely vouchers; the Haddon General Store, Michael Unwin Wines, Rustic Edge Café, Haddon Community Learning Centre discount voucher and giveaways and to the many others for their promotional materials. The Community Centre has a few packs in reserve so if we have missed delivering to you, please let them know and we will reserve you one.
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You will find the ‘Rustic
Rustic Edge Café and Takeaway, Smythesdale ~ Katie Tuohy
Street, Smythesdale.
Edge’ at 39 Brooke
Phone: 5342 8220. You can also follow them on Instagram, Facebook or their webpage.
Photos by Gwen Pyke
Situated on the edge of Ballarat in Smythesdale this rustic café has a variety of delicious savoury and sweet options to satisfy your cravings. At the Rustic Edge Café and takeaway, they have created a clean and relaxed atmosphere with a fully renovated space to
welcome all customers to either dine in, or takeaway. The café is a family owned business by locals who have lived in the town for twenty-five years, and seen the potential that this space can offer their community, the shop has had a complete overhaul. Brand new kitchen area and equipment with a beautiful, relaxed dining space decked out in rustic woods and tin, with cosy pellet heating in winter, and air conditioning in summer. It can sit 12 people indoors, and 6 outdoors presently. Their menu includes fish and chips, burgers, pizzas, pastries and sweets, with seasonal changes made to the menu as required. The fresh meat is supplied by ‘Tarna Valley Butcher,’ also local, and our
bakery needs come from ‘Ballarat Bakery’ daily, so they can provide the best quality for their customers. They have a team of experienced cooks who supply everything fresh daily, and suppliers who make it possible for them to serve you the best quality. Their beverage list includes milkshakes, thick shakes, frappes and smoothies as a delicious sweet treat on a beautiful summer day. Oh, and you can’t forget their coffee that is locally blended in Victoria. The coffee has become a huge success. ‘Calico Jack’ is a mild sweet blend with a delicate flavour supplied by friends at ‘Koffee Pirates,’ and it is really a hidden treasure. Paired with locally produced ‘Inglenook Dairy’ milk, and made by barista trained staff, you have a coffee that you will make you want to continually return.
Katie says they are continually looking for ways to better serve their customers and make your time at Rustic Edge café a talked about experience, so you will return again and again. So come on in all locals, tradies or passers-by to Rustic Edge Café and Takeaway and meet the friendly staff, grab a drink and something to eat, and enjoy the experience of what they have to offer. - Katie Tuohy
Haddon Community Learning Centre are pleased to announce that their partner organisation MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology has opened up its own laboratory space in Melbourne. For the last three years they have been providing citizen scientists with training and access to equipment. Having their own laboratory will mean they are able to provide much greater access and regular in-person training for the community. They will be sharing space with mushroom based biofabrication and recycling company ‘Fungi Solutions.’ Fungi Solutions uses waste streams such as agricultural and paper wastes to make environmentally friendly packaging, building and materials. This means that we will now be running new exciting Melbourne -based pre-accredited courses training people in biology, laboratory skills and in biofabrication techniques. Greater access to lab equipment means that we can also look at doing some shorter workshops on these topics at Haddon in 2022. So keep an eye on our Facebook page and websites for details on courses starting early February 2022. https:// myco.org.au https:// haddonlearning.org.au/ Photos Ema Corro
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HAVE YOU GOT YOUR POWER SAVING BONUS PAYMENT YET? If not, you are not alone! According to government data, nearly eighty per cent of eligible people in Haddon, Smythesdale, Scarsdale, Linton, Delacombe and Sebastopol (to name a few towns) have NOT received theirs bonus yet. It isn’t often that the government offers you some thing for nothing, and it is time you claim your $250 from them. To be eligible, you have to be receiving some form of government support, as in aged pension, defence pension, or new start, and have an electricity bill in your name. If you don’t know how to claim this, then the Haddon Community Learning Centre can help you! Simply ring 5342 7050 to make a booking. We will tell you what you will need to bring with you, and help you apply for your bonus. You can call in January to book. HURRY THIS BONUS ENDS JANUARY 31st, 2022.
soil better, and also keep it moist longer. Any plants you have in pots will dry out and get a lot hotter (causing stress) than those planted in the soil. It is a good idea to move them to a sheltered area, where they receive less sun, and are also not exposed to the drying north winds that we can get a lot of during the summer. If you have plants that may be prone to sunburn (camelias, some azaleas, clivias to name a few), it may be an idea to rig up some shade cloth or similar to protect them on the hottest days. Summer gardening can be a Plants like roses thrive in the challenge at the best of times, hottest of climates, but they but this year we are expected to could be prone to black spot if be warmer and wetter than is we get a lot of humidity. This will generally the case. need to be treated before it gets This will mean that the weeds out of hand. The good thing is probably won’t burn off as readi- that a summer prune will help ly, and they will keep coming up with this, and also increase their at us. We may also need to waflowering over summer and well ter in different patterns than are into the autumn. The same apthe norm. Plants will probably plies to daisy like plants that remain more active in their repeat flower. Dead head and growth habits than is usual and cut back and they will return the this will possibly make more favour, possibly for months to work than we are accustomed to come. at this time of the year. Most plants will benefit from a I cannot emphasise too much light prune over summer, if you the need to mulch. This will help wish to tidy up the growth spurt greatly with weed suppression, they got in spring. The best time and those that come through for any plant to prune is directly will have weaker root systems after flowering, as this encourthan normal. This is because ages a lot of new growth. If you more energy goes into reaching wish to prune over summer, the light they need to grow, ramake it a light prune, as a heavy ther than in producing strong prune can increase the risk of roots. Another benefit of mulch- heat stress. ing is helping to keep the roots I know that this sounds like a lot of our precious plants much to remember, but it really isn’t. cooler, and also retaining mois- Gardening over Summer involves ture in the soil. maintenance and preventative Most of our plants, including maintenance. If you work tonatives will benefit from an apwards having your garden ready, plication of seaweed solution. it all just falls into place. This will help with soil condition- Also remember, if we get the ing, as our soils tend to become hotter and wetter summer they slightly water repellent over predict, then you will have a summer, through the lack of greater need for lawn mowing. surface activity from earthENJOY!!! worms. Another benefit is that - Article by Gwen Pyke seaweed helps with heat stress if we get a run of very hot days. Watering is also very important. It is far better for all plants to have a VERY good soak, once or possibly twice a week, rather than a light water more frequently. This will soak into the
SUMMER GARDENING
LATEST NEWS FROM THE CFA During winter and spring most of Victoria has received above average rainfall. This has resulted in a later start to the fire season than in previous years. The current climate forecast for summer indicates above average rainfall in some parts of Victoria with generally warmer conditions in the west of the state, and average conditions in the east. The delayed harvest due to the recent rain has heightened the fire risk associated with cropping, and normal fire potential is expected in grassland and dry forests. Short duration fires are still likely to occur under the right conditions – hot dry windy days. It is critical that if you live, work or move to new areas, that you understand the fire risks near you. Know where you can go to get good information to make good decisions. Stay informed over summer – listen to information and warnings and be ready to enact your bushfire plan. We live in one of the most fire prone areas in the world, and even a normal fire season presents the potential of high risk. We urge residents to prepare their properties, and keep on top of fast growing grass. Grass fires can travel faster than you can run, they jump highways, and you may need to activate your plan even before a fire starts. It is not only people in rural areas that need to be aware of grass fire risk, but those on the urban fringe could also be at risk. In that situation, if a fire starts, walk 2 streets back into the urban area, and wait for emergency services to arrive. If you live more than 2 streets back, stay indoors with your doors and windows blocked by towels and turn off your air conditioning.
We all need to work with emergency services to prevent fires from starting. Unattended campfires are the cause of more than 10% of all Victorian bushfires, and are completely avoidable. It takes only one stray ember to cause a destructive fire, and grassfires can spread dramatically in just a few minutes, endangering communities. It is also important to remind people that fire trucks are very large, and they have to have clear access to properties in order to defend them. Over summer it is vital to know where you can get good information to make good decisions. There are a number of sources in Victoria: The VicEmergency app, emergency.vic.gov.au ABC radio or other emergency broadcasters including local community and commercial radio SKY TV
The VicEmergency hotline on 1800 226 226 and VicEmergency on Facebook and Twitter. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire restrictions come into force on December 13th in the Ballarat and Golden Plains Shire, but as we go to print they are yet to be announced for Pyrenees Shire. Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area. HTTPs:// www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/my-cfa.Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
SNAKES FOUND ROUND BALLARAT
The four most common snakes found around Ballarat are the Eastern Brown, Tiger, Copperhead and the Red Bellied Black. It is important to remember that though these snakes are all highly venomous, they are all protected by law and should not be killed. If the snakes do not go away on their own, they should be captured and released by a professional snake catcher. EASTERN BROWN SNAKE These snakes can grow up to about 2.4m in length, but are more usually around 1.5m. They can exist in almost all areas except for really dense forests. It is the 2nd most venomous snake in the world, and accounts for more than 60% of snakebite deaths in Australia, even though it has smaller fangs than most other snakes. They are often confused with other snakes because of the variation in their markings. They generally have a smaller head than other snakes, which is generally very dark to black, with a lighter brown body. They are a solitary snake, and even the mothers will leave juveniles to fend for themselves. and are generally most active during the day On days with soaring temperatures, they may come out at night. They generally eat small rodents but have been known to eat small birds, and other reptiles such as skinks. They generally find shelter around rocks, logs andin rabbit burrows or the like. They will also be found in piles of building materials and piles of firewood. Eastern browns are generally most active in mating season from early October through to about Christmas, but can be seen sunning themselves during winter so long as the sun is out and the temperature is over 14 deg C. TIGER SNAKE This is a highly venomous snake found in the southern states of the Australian mainland as well as Tasmania and offshore islands. They are really varied in colour, some with the vivid striped patter associated with this
snake, others are almost jet black, some brown and some with a very pale stiped pattern and their colour may vary according to the seasons. They are often mistaken for other snakes because of this. Tigers are the most tolerant of cooler temperatures, so are often the first snakes of the season to be seen. They are common in coastal areas, but also thrive in wetlands and around streams. Because of this their diet consists of frogs, skinks, birds and they are not opposed to a bit of cannibalism. A female Tiger Snake gives birth to around 20-30 live young in summer. COPPERHEADS Like the tiger, the Copperhead has adapted to more cooler climates. There is little difference between snakes in their colouring. They are generally black or dark grey on the top with a much lighter underbelly. Like the tiger, they also have live young (2-10) in the middle of summer.. They live in grasslands and open scrub, never travelling too far from water. They like to shelter around rocks and fallen logs, but are commonly found around human creations, such as compost bins and fire wood piles. They become active as soon as the weather starts to warm, and are generally noticed from August to May. People are not as opposed to having Copperheads, as they eat Tiger Snakes! RED BELLIED BLACK SNAKE This is the most commonly seen snake in our area, even though they are very timid snakes. They also have a very strong scent to them, and some people seem to be able to smell them out. They are easily recognisable for their shiny black back and red to pink underbelly. Even though they are venomous, it is a less potent venom that most of our other snakes, and there has never been a recorded death from the red-belly. Doesn’t mean it should be played with, as it can still make you very sick. They can generally be found around water, as in dams, creeks and other waterways, as well as swamps. They are great swimmers and are often mistaken for sticks as they float by. Because of their colouring, they absorb heat more readily than other snakes, so on really hot days, they hide by day and come out at night. Red Bellies also give birth to live young, but they are born in a membrane sac, which the young have to find their way out of shortly after birth. Red Bellied Blacks consume frogs, other reptiles, other snakes and are also fond of cannibalism. Because of their strong swimming skills, they can even consume fish underwater. Unfortunately for them, the Red Bellies favourite habitat is also the type of place that
humans want to live in, and they are losing their habitat because of this. Their numbers are said to be in decline. They are also easy food for kookaburras, other predatory birds and feral dogs and cats. So if you live in an area with snakes, please remember:
If you see a snake, keep calm and move yourself and anyone with you (including pets) away from the area. Don't attempt to capture or harm snakes. Instead call DELWP on 136 186 for further advice, or call a licensed snake catcher. Maintain lawns and clean up around your house, as snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks and timber, sheets of metal, and building materials. Undertake first aid training and ensure your first aid kit contains several compression bandages, and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately.
Photo: Moonies Dam. Remember snakes catchers charge fees to remove snakes, there is no free service. If you
call a licensed snake removal, or snake catcher to come to your home to catch a snake for you, the cost of the service fee and snake removal can be around $200 - $500 depending on location and other factors. Local snake catchers:
Ballarat Snake Catcher: The latest charge is $120 for the service locally.. Jules (catcher 1): 0439 242 889 Wyn (catcher 2): 0426 521 683 LINTON TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE PROPOSED FEBRUARY 2022
With COVID restrictions lifted enough planning is now in progress for the next town wide garage sale! The proposed date is Sunday 13th Febru-
ary 2022. – if there is a clash of anything in this timing please let Jennifer know asap so she can shift the date. Otherwise it is all systems go. So, start sorting your trash
from your treasure,Garry and see ifMann you can put a few extra dollars in your pockets. Jennifer Stuart 0427 447 416.
School Holiday Programs KELLY SPORTS BALLARAT SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Kelly Sports Ballarat will once again be running a 2 week PreChristmas Holiday program as well as a 4 week Holiday Program in January. Location: Eastwood Leisure Centre Dec Dates: Mon 13th Dec to Fri 24th Dec (Excluding weekends) Dec info and booking: https://www.kellysports.com.au/ kelly_events/view/24294 Jan Dates: Tue 4th Jan to Fri 28th Jan (Excluding weekends & Public Holidays) Jan info and booking: https://www.kellysports.com.au/ kelly_events/view/24295 Times: 8am to 5pm Ages: Kinder to Grade 6 Cost: $50 per child per day ($45 per child per day for 5 days+) Any queries please feel free to call Dom on 0417 967 621 OSHC SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS For children 12 or under, they can also access mainstream holiday programs and they can apply to have extra supports in place (for no additional cost). Child Care benefit will cover most of the cost – NDIS may cover the gap. Local Mainstream Providers: CAMP AUSTRALIA SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Camp Australia runs school holiday programs at Pleasant St Primary
School, and Ballarat Grammar. Check latest details at: https://www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs
45 Brooke Street SMYTHESDALE Phone: 5318 5750 24 Hours 7 days a week For all your animal health requirements BIG or small Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 12pm Email: smythesdalevet@gmail.com Facebook: Smythesdale Animal Hospital
KIDS ON TOUR PROGRAM - FREE ACTIVITIY PACKS AVAILABLE This year’s National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour program is a suite of art-making activities fo-
cused on NGV children’s exhibition ‘The Gecko and the Mer-
maid: Nyapanyapa and Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu’ that celebrates the vibrant culture and community of the Yolngu people through the work of two artsts, Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu and Djerrkŋu Yunupiŋu as well as activities developed in collaboration with Victorian First Nations artists and current NGV exhibitions created to connect families with your community, the NGV and with each other. The Haddon Community Learning Centre is partnering with the NGV to have a supply of FREE click and collect activities and take-home activity books available in the January school holidays. More information will be available on our Facebook page when the Centre receives the packs. So keep an eye out for notification of when you can pick up your free activity pack. Check out the NGV website;www.ngv.vic.gov.au/kids-on-tour
Recipe Nook EASY SHORTBREAD 120g Butter (don’t use margarine) 60g Castor Sugar 180g plain flour Pinch of salt Cream butter and sugar till light, slowly add salt and flour, and mix together. Form into a thick sausage shape. Cut into slices and lay on a greased tray (or baking paper). Prick with a fork and dust with extra castor sugar. Bake at 175 C for about 30 mins or until just pale gold. APPLE DONUTS
TOAD IN THE HOLE. 12 Chipolatas (or thin sausages) 1 tbs sunflower oil Batter: 140g plain flour 2 eggs 175g light milk Heat the oven to 220c/200c fan forced. Put the sausages into a 20cm X 30cm baking tray with the oil and bake for 15mins till browned. Meanwhile make the batter. Tip the flour into a bowl with a small pinch of salt, make a well in it and crack the eggs into it. Use an electric beater to mix, gradually adding the milk, beating all the time. Leave to stand until the sausages are cooked. Carefully remove sausages from the oven because the oil should ber sizzling. (if it isn’t, heat it on the top of the stove until it is). Pour in the batter mix, and put it on the top shelf of the oven, cooking for 25-30mins, until it has risen slightly and is golden brown. Serve with gravy and your favourite vegies.
150g soft cheese 2 tsp honey 3 apples (choose crunchy eating type) 3-4 tbsp almond or peanut butter (optional) CHOCOLATE BALLS Coloured sprinkles to decorate
Blend together one packet of crushed Marie or Mix the soft cheese with the other plain sweet biscuits, 1 can condensed honey and set aside. Peel and core the apples and slice into approx. milk, 2 tablespoons of cocoa and 1 cup coco1cm thick slices making the donut shapes. Pat the slices dry with nut. paper towel. They should be as dry as possible to make the toppings MIX THOROUGHLY. Roll into teaspoon sized stick. Spread the nut butter over the slices (if using) then top with balls, and roll in extra coconut. Refrigerate. the sweetened cream cheese. Decorate with the sprinkles and serve. EASY LEFTOVER TURKEY/CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE PIE MINI QUICHES 2 large wraps 4 eggs 6 slices salami 3 cherry tomatoes halved
Heat the oven to 180C/160c fan forced. Using a 12cm cutter (or a small plate), cut circles from the wraps. You should get 6.Use the circles to line 6 holes in a muffin tin, pushing them into the holes to make the cases. Beat the eggs and pour into the cases. You can add some grated or chopped vegetables if you wish. Top each with a slice of salami and half a chopped tomato. Bake for 15 mins or until the egg has set. Serve with your choice of sides. CHOCOLATE CORNFLAKE CAKES 50G Butter 100g milk or dark chocolate broken into chunks 3 tbsp golden syrup 100g cornflakes Put the chocolate, butter and golden syrup into a saucepan. Put the cornflakes into another large bowl. Melt the ingredients in the saucepan over a low heat, and allow to cool a little before pouring over the cornflakes. Stir the ingredients together with a wooden spoon. Spoon the mix into 12 patty pans, and refrigerate until set.
You need a pie tin approximately 28cm by 18cm. Ingredients: Pastry: Make own pastry (or you can use purchased pastry sheets). 300 g plain flour, 150 g of cold butter (chopped into small cubes), Pinch of salt, Cold water, 1 egg beaten - for egg washing the pastry (optional) Sift flour and salt into a large bowl and mix together. Chop the butter into small cubes and add rubbing the flour and butter together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs (you can do this in a food processor). Add a little cold water a little at a time and stir. until the mixture starts to come together. until you have a ball of pastry dough. Wrap in clingwrap and chill in the fridge until it is needed. Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan forced Filling: 1 onion sliced. 300 g leftover cooked turkey/chicken (or other meat) roughly chopped, 400 g mix of leftover cooked vegetables chopped. 400 ml leftover gravy, 100 ml cream. Peel and slice onion and fry with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook with a lid on for 5 minutes until soft but not brown, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped turkey and vegetables and fry over a medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the leftover gravy and cream and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove your pastry from the fridge and roll out to 3cm (1 inch) bigger than your tin all the way round. Tip the filling into your tin and carefully place your pastry on top. Cut a couple of small holes in the middle to allow the steam to escape. Glaze top with beaten egg .Cook for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve on its own or with potato mash and / or green vegetables or salad.
‘ONLY OZ’ - AUSTRALIAN MADE SHOP IN BEEAC ‘Only Oz’ is a newly opened shop at 69 Main Street, Beeac, which sells Australian made goods, including hand made arts and craft items, furniture, pottery, produce, gifts and clothes. The shop is open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 am to 4.00pm.
There is a range of knitted, sewn and crocheted items which make ideal gifts. They also have organically grown produce, including garlic, lemons, rhubarb etc. You can buy gift hampers, baby clothes, toys and plants in the form of cactus and succulent gardens. And they also sell novelty items of all kinds. So if you are around the Western District then go visit ‘Only Oz ‘and have a browse. And support locally made products, Contact Sallie Inwood on 0411 152 673 if you need any more information.
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A VAST SPACE EXHIBIT ST ARNAUD RAIL STATION - RAILLERY HUB
On exhibit until January 30, 2022 Australia has thousands of parks and Dunolly artist, Val Wilkinson, has explored, photographed and painted over 600 of them. In her radically modified 60-Series Landcruiser Val ‘ticked-off’ the parks on a state-by-state basis during what she describes as ‘the best decade of my life’. Many of the most iconic parks are very remote. Access tracks can be badly corrugated, impassable when wet, and a long way from roadside assist even if there was a phone signal which often there was not. The largest work in the exhibition, a diptych entitled 'Moonrise over Karlu Karlu', is based upon a watercolour completed Val’s last night camped at the Devil’s Marble’s Conservation Reserve. Also on show are four ‘en plein’ air sketches produced earlier that same sunny, but chilly July day in 2016. www.facebook.com/naudRailleryGallery
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Welcome to Our Term 1, 2022 Course Guide Well can you believe that it is almost the end of the year again? It has not been one we want to remember. But we can hope for a new year with brighter prospects in 2022. We have a lot of classes and workshops planned for Term 1, some returning favourites and some new offerings that we hope will tempt you to come along and have some fun again! We are delighted to bring to you a lovely new macramé workshop with Anita . Her beautiful work is very inspiring and practical too! Nancy returns with more of her special “A Taste of India” cooking series that proved so popular in our spring program. Nancy also makes beautiful cold pressed soap, and she is gong to show you how do it. See the lovely photo of her soaps in the program. Jaymee Ellis is bringing Genki Fit exercise sessions to the Centre in January, during the school holidays, for a 5 week program. Don’t miss it! Genki Fit fitness is a local health and wellness group that focuses on group bootcamp and circuit training sessions. Cost only $5.00 a session. Alana is back with her fantastic Yoga classes on Wednesdays after the school holidays. And her ‘special Seniors’ yoga sessions are on Wednesday mornings. We are starting a new computer program called Digital Essentials Level 1 (Level 2 will also be available). This covers a multitude of basic computing skills to get you started if you have struggled with digital devices or need these skills for work. Also our usual computer help will be available. And we have Leah back to assist you with your mobile phone/tablet issues and also she is presenting another great fun ‘interactive shopping’ online session - learn how to be more confident and safe. Bring your questions and any problems and she will help you with them. And you can join our extremely popular online courses in ‘Introduction to Land Management and Fungi Mycology.’ And we have exciting new courses in ‘Biofabrication and Recycling with Fungi’ and ‘Laboratory Techniques for the Wild Fungi DNA Project.’ Check these out, more details are in the program and if you have any questions about them then please contact Ema on 0406 508 045, or email Ema at: ema@myco.org.au, or you can call the centre on 5342 7050. And please remember you only have until January 31st to apply for a power saver bonus and we are here to help you do that in person, or over the phone. So spread the word if you know of anyone needing assistance. And call the centre for more details. There are many other great classes to look at, including our extremely popular cheese, fermenting and sourdough bread workshops. Book early for these as class limits apply. And don’t forget the drop in sewing corner on Friday mornings - great group of ladies willing to share their skills - bring along your projects! So I really hope we will see you at the Centre in Term 1! And if you have any course requests, or a skill you want to share then please let us know. Please take care and stay well.
Cheers, Joan,
Please note that your booking is not secured until full payment is made or a suitable payment arrangement is made with the Centre Manager. Payment for all classes due at least one week prior to commencement. HOW TO ENROL In person at the Haddon Community Learning Centre office 396 Sago Hill Road, Haddon.
By telephone on 5342 7050 By email: manager@haddonlearning.org.au CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
Fees become due at the time of booking. Places will not be held
unless fees are paid or a deposit received and payment plan arranged. Payments due at least one week prior to course commencement. Refunds cannot be given once a class has commenced or at least 5 business days’ notice is provided as we are committed to pay course costs. Refunds will be given if the class is cancelled for any reason. Prospective students should be aware that some courses/ activities may not proceed if there are insufficient numbers to cover operational costs. Concession rates apply where indicated and only on presentation of a current concession card.
Notification will be given only when classes are cancelled or rescheduled. Please assume that the course will proceed unless otherwise notified. If you are concerned or have any queries, please contact the House. Please talk to us about fees and payments if they cause any problems. We are committed to equitable access for all and may be able to assist. you.
People of all abilities are welcome at all suitable programs. The Northern Community and Haddon Learning Centre is fully accessible. HCLC respects your right to information privacy and any information we collect and hold is kept in accordance with information privacy laws. The Haddon Community Learning Centre aims to provide a range of educational, social and recreational activities to suit a range of tastes and interests. While all effort is made to proceed with advertised activities it is not always possible if enrolments do not generate the funds required to cover the costs of tutors and room hire. Please note that business and corporate rates may differ from the prices included in this program. Please check with the Manager for these rates. We can tailor a course to your business needs and we are always happy to discuss this with you.
The Haddon Community Learning Centre acknowledges the ongoing funding and support made available by State Government of Victoria (Adult & Community Further Education (ACFE), the Department of Health & Human Services, DEECD and the Department of Planning & Community Development).
Exploring Computers *DIGITAL ESSENTIALS LEVEL 1
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH A PARTICULAR COMPUTER ISSUE OR TOPIC, BUT DON’T HAVE TIME FOR A FULL COURSE? We offer tailored computer training on a casual basis. Come for one, or two sessions or however many you need. We can offer help with individual Microsoft Office programs from simple functions such as setting up a Word template to sorting data and creating graphs in Excel, editing, inserting and formatting photos, research via the internet, and getting the most out of your email - you tell us what you need and we will work out a plan to help. Wednesday evening, or Fridays Commencing February 9. To be arranged $50.00 per one-hour session.
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JOBS CLUB/CAREER GUIDANCE Skills and Jobs Centre and Haddon Community Learning Centre brings you the Community Jobs Hub (CJH) present two sessions available on the first Wednesday of November and December. So if you are looking for a new job, thinking of a career change, looking to update your resume, or are not sure where to start when choosing an education pathway; why not make a FREE one-on-one appointment with a Career Development Practitioner at the CJH? The CJH is staffed by qualified Career Development Practitioners and are designed to assist and develop participants who are hoping to enter/re-enter the workforce. CJH is delivered by the Skills and Job Centre in partnership with the Haddon Community Learning Centre and is intended to support the community with all employment, education and career pathway
enquiries. FEES & CHARGES Adult Education classes that are subsidized by Adult Community & Further Education are marked with the *. We are required to charge a student contribution consistent with Ministerial directions on Fees & Charges. Other fees are to assist us to pay for tutors, amenities and all other costs involved in running courses. For further information please speak to the Manager.
This course is designed to help you understand the basics of various areas of technology, including different digital devices, their functionality and the ways you use these devices to connect with others and access services over the Internet. This program covers broad areas of different aspects of technology at a beginners level. Many topics we have been asked for are included: Using your smartphone Using SMS Connecting and working safely Navigating the Internet Using email Using social media Using apps and software Everyday technology Staying safe online - plus more DAYS: DATE: TIME: FEES:
Wednesday evening, or Friday mornings Commencing February 9, or 11. 5 -7.30pm (Wednesday), or 10 - 12.30pm (Friday) $115.00($55.00 + $65.00 amenities & resources fee) for eligible ACFE funded students.
*DIGITAL ESSENTIALS LEVEL 2 This program follow on from our Digital Essentials Level 1 program. It will extend your understanding of technology, including the use of different devices, The program covers broad areas of different aspects of technology in a basic level including: Building email skills Creating in Word Finding information online Being social Managing information Connecting to devices Day to day technology Being safe and secure New online experiences DAYS: DATE: TIME: FEES:
Wednesday evening, or Friday mornings Commencing Term 2 5-7.30pm (Wednesday), or 10 - 12.30pm (Friday) $115.00($55.00 + $65.00 amenities & resources fee) for eligible ACFE funded students.
Free Seniors Programs
COMPUTING SUPPORT FOR 50 & OVER SENIORS We'll help you get signed up to the Be Connected website, and offer in-person support for your queries relating to the internet and technology. The ‘Be Connected’ program is a FREE Australian Federal government initiative that is designed to help people 50 and over to achieve this through being able to comfortably go online. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never touched a mouse, keyboard or tablet before, let us help you be able to do so safely: You can ask for assistance for your technology issues. Some of the topics covered include: Learn the basics and realise the full potential of going online Talk more often with family and friends who live far away Learn how to shop safely and securely on line, Find old friends or make new ones who share your interests and hobbies Learn to use Skype. Explore YouTube, your favourite music, films and T.V. Keep up to date with what’s happening in around you Set up a myGov account so you can access Medicare, the Australian Tax Office, Centrelink and more. Call us to book your 2 FREE sessions to get started now. DAYS: DATE: TIMES:
Tuesdays - Fridays Commencing February 8 From 10 am -12 noon and 1- 3 pm
LITERACY AND NUMERACY ASSITANCE Do you need help with your reading, writing or basic mathematic skills? Then come have a private chat with us. We can help with session to build your literacy and numeracy skills. This help is particularly suitable for those who have always struggled or experience interrupted schooling/education and who now wish to make a change to improve their skills to assist in gaining confidence that can help with further employment and study opportunities. So come and have a chat to our friendly staff to see how we can help you. Call 5342 7050 to make an appointment.
HELPING YOU SHOP ONLINE
Online Shopping is a quick and convenient way to buy and receive goods without leaving home! This two hour tutorial will show you how to look for stores, compare prices and ensure the site you are visiting is safe and secure. We will teach you how to search for your favourite stores and items, how to pay for your goods via Paypal and why it is important check for symbols and addresses before you purchase! You are welcome to bring your own device (Ipad, laptop or even phone) to participate, or you can use one of ours at the centres. Bring along the names of your favourite brands, and a shopping list and lets see what we can find! This will be great fun whilst you learn how to sop safely. DAYS: DATE: TIMES: COST: TUTOR:
Friday February 18 From 10 am -12 noon $20.00 Leah Phillips
NEED ONE ON ONE ASSISTANCE? SPECIAL PHONE/TABLET SESSION FEBRUARY 18 12.30 - 2 PM Leah will be available for one on
one sessions on Friday February 18, from 12.30 to 2 pm for any mobile phone, or tablet help you may need, from looking at saving money, setting up your phone, sim cards data and NBN plans, help with your phone settings, or tablet setup, or advice on what you need if purchasing a new device. Call us to tell us your issue and we can check for you. You can book 1/2 hour session at $28.00, or a one hour session for $56.00.. You can share a session with a friend if you like to save on the fee. Call 5342 7050 now to discuss, and or book a session.
Always phone and check as other dates/times for computer classes may be available, especially if sufficient interest. We can also provide group training for local businesses and organisations. Call us to discuss pricing and availability. What is your interest? Want to form a social group: art, book club, photography, patchwork, knitting, crochet, cooking, movies, music, singing? We can give you a hand to get started. Call 5342 7050.
Accredited Certificate Short Courses FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR: REFRESHER Course codes: HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005, HLTFSE007
FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 1 - IN CLASS DAY:
Mondays, Thursdays
DATE:
TBC March
TIME:
10.00 - 4.00 pm - light lunch included
FEES:
$130.00 full fee - this includes your practical
REFRESHER COURSE - ONLINE Follow basic Food Safety principles. Apply and monitor Food Safety requirements. Oversee the day -to-day implementation of Food Safety in the workplace Choose this course if you already have a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and need to update your training. As this is a condensed 'Refresher Course,' students must provide a copy of their previously completed FSS Certificate. Course Cost: $220 (inclusive). RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF ALCOHOL - ONLINE COURSE
assessment. This one day course is structured to meet the needs of people who have not previously completed food safety training or would like to update their knowledge in light of the many changes over the past few years. The course is suitable for anyone handling or preparing food in any capacity (employed or voluntary). There are no prerequisites. As part of the assessment, you are required to handle food ingredients and ready to eat food items. This part of the assessment will occur during the preparation of lunch. PLEASE NOTE: If you have any special dietary requirements, you will need to supply your own food.
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FOOD SAFE. STUDY ONLINE - START ANY TIME We provide several nationally accredited food safety courses in association with a registered training organisation. Hospitality & Retail: Cafes, Restaurants, Schools, Take-aways, etc. Food Safety Level 1 – SITXFSA001 Food Safety Level 2 – SITXFSA002 Food Safety Supervisor Combined – SITXFSA001 & SITXFSA002 Community & Health Services: Aged Care, Childcare, Hospitals. Food Safety Level 1 - HLTFSE001
Food Safety Level 2 - HLTFSE007 and HLTFSE005
Food Safety Supervisor (all 3 units) HLTFSE001, HLTFSE007 HLTFSE005
Food Safety Training now has two components: a series of questions to assess the student’s knowledge and an assessed workplace practical skills assignment. You can do your certificate online and start any time and also have the convenience of finishing it in your own time. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can complete this part of the course in the Centre’s computer lab. The workplace assignment is completed on the job, in a real or simulated workplace environment, and observed by a suitably qualified 3rd party observer. Simply come into the centre and fill in the enrolment form and pay the fee. We will then email you a link to commence the course online. The cost will depend on the level of certificate and whether you need to use the Centre's kitchen as a simulated workplace with an assessor. Level 1 cost is $95.00 Call us for more details.
The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) unit aims to provide liquor service staff with the knowledge and awareness necessary to responsibly serve alcohol in a licensed premises. RSA certification is mandatory for licensees and staff selling, offering or serving liquor for general, on-premises, late night and packaged liquor licences. FEES: $49.00 Sign up at the centre, or via our website at: ttps://haddonlearning.org.au/courses-activities/online-courses WARNING - If you are planning to work in Victoria you MUST complete a VCGLR accredited course from a approved RTO, We use CFT for our online Food Safety (and RSA) courses. They are approved to issue a VCGLR certificate that is required to work in the industry.
USI- UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFICATION All students must have a Unique Student Identification number, and you are required to provide it for a certificate to be issued. If you don't have one you will follow an embedded link to apply for one after your online assessment. If you need assistance we can help you apply for your USI. Call us on 5342 7050
Special Interest Training Courses
INTRODUCTION TO LAND MANAGEMENT AND FUNGI MYCOLOGY Online, online live Q and A, you can choose sessions. This online course will cover the fundamentals of mycology, identifying and cultivating fungi, human uses for fungi and land management with fungi. Lessons will be pre-recorded and learners will have a weekly opportunity for live ‘Q and A’ on Thursday evenings from 6:30’pm.
FUNGAL CONSERVATION, LAND-MANAGEMENT AND CITIZEN SCIENCE This is a more advanced course focussing on fungi in the environment and how you can contribute as a citizen scientist. Endangered fungi and fungal conservation. How citizen scientists can contribute to fungal conservation. How to survey fungi for scientific purposes. Re-introducing fungi to the environment. Biosecurity and invasive species management. Using DNA technology. DIY science and setting up your own lab. Guest speaker Sapphire Mc-Mullan Fisher on fungi in land management Wrap up session. Further education pathways. Getting jobs in land management and agriculture. Starting your own business. Getting involved in voluntary groups. Prices full course: ACFE funded: $200 (including course fees and amenities fees) Non-funded: $270-$480 (see website for more information) Bookings available at: http://thq.fyi/se/9386d6618678, or www.myco.org.au, or over the phone.
The course is 12 weeks starting Thursday February 3. We are running the course together with our partner organisation MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology. There will be limited discount ACFE funded places for adult learners. In order to qualify for a place you must be:
Over 16 Not attending school Living in Victoria Yu must provide a Medicare number (as proof of ID) Complete and submit one assignment.
UNITS COVERED IN THIS COURSE: MYCOLOGY 101 - This course covers the fundamental aspects of mycology. - Fundamentals of biology including cell structure and introduction to genetics and evolution. - Fungal diversity and different types of fungi. - How to identify fungi. - How fungi interact with other organisms and roles of fungi in the ecosystem. - Biosecurity including field hygiene and managing invasive species. HUMAN USES FOR FUNGI AND GROWING FUNGI This course will cover human uses for fungi including
Mushroom cultivation Growing mushrooms at home and setting up your own lab Safe and ethical foraging
Fungi in brewing Fungi in culture and history Emerging industries such as myco-materials Guest speaker: Natasha Nichols (Margaret’s Mushrooms) on medicinal fungi
MUSHROOM FORAGING WORKSHOP Our very popular course from 2021 will return in the mushroom season. Learn to forage for edible mushrooms safely. This workshop and foray will focus on mushrooms that grow in pine forests and plantations. This workshop also teaches people to forage for edible mushrooms in a way that is safe and environmentally responsible. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking in the bush. BOOK EARLY! Also bring a basket, or box to carry your mushrooms. Time approximately 2-3 hours. DAY: DATE: TIME:
Saturday April - TBC for Term 2 12 pm to 3 pm
FEES:
$40 - TBC.
Did you know? The word "mycology" comes from the Ancient Greek "mykes" meaning fungus and "logia" meaning study.
Training Courses & Special Interest BIOFABRICATION AND RECYCLING WITH FUNGI (Thornbury, Melbourne based) Biofabrication is a rapidly growing industry that aims to replace plastics and other unsustainable materials with renewable and biodegradable materials. This blended delivery course will cover everything you need to know to get started in the industry. It includes the fundamentals of mycology, cultivating fungi, laboratory work with fungi and biofabrication of sustainable materials. The course has 10 hours of theoretical components, 10 hours of practical components on general laboratory work and growing fungi and a further 10 hours of practical components focussing specifically on biofabrication. We are running this course together with our partner organisation ‘MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology’and myco-materials company ‘Fungi Solutions.’ You will get an opportunity to work in a laboratory that produces many different types of myco-materials for professional clients. Theory component: Every Tuesday at 6pm from February 1 – April 5 Practical component (at Fungi Solutions in Thornbury, Melbourne): 12 - 4 pm Saturdays, February 12 and 26, March, 12 and 26 and April 9. Ten ACFE funded places are available for people who are: Over 16, not attending school
Living in Victoria Provide a Medicare number (as proof of ID) Complete enrolment form and provide a signed piece of evidence of attending (brief assignment). Course fee: $200 (including course and amenities fees) Tickets available at http://thq.fyi/se/f511fefe606b, or via www.myco.org.au, or call Ema on the phone: 0406 508 045.
PRUNING NATIVES Come join this session with local gardener Gwen, who will share her years of experience with you on how to prune your native plants properly. Topics to include: Callistemons Waratahs Correas Banksias Croweas Eremophillas Thryptomenes and more. When is the best time,? Are there any special requirements, Do you hard or soft prune? What ones can be used for cut flowers and whether this would have any impact on subsequent flowering. Gwen is also willing to answer to the best of her ability details about lifespans, and growth habits and answer any questions you might have or any problems. DAY: Saturday DATE: March 26 TIMES: 1.30 pm ~ 3 pm - approx. FEES Only $15.00
INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY TECHNIQUES FOR WILD FUNGI DNA PROJECT VOLUNTEERS This blended delivery course is intended for people who want to volunteer on the ‘Wild Fungi DNA’ project that the Haddon Community Learning Centre is a part of, along with it’s partner organisation ‘MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology. ‘The course has theoretical components happening online with lab work occurring at ‘Mycelium Lab’ in Thornbury, Melbourne. The fieldwork will be conducted in the ‘Wombat State Forest.’ There are only 10 places available for the field and lab components. Signing up for this part is conditional on making a commitment to continue volunteering with the project in the future. There are extra places for people who just want to take part in the online course component. As part of this course you will learn:
An introduction to fungal ecology and conservation Basic laboratory techniques Microscopy
Laboratory and field work OH&S How to use citizen science tools such as iNaturalist How to identify fungi How to collect fungi for herbarium specimens How to collect fungi for DNA How to extract, amplify and sequence DNA samples How to take cultures of fungi and manage collections.
Theory sessions held online: 6 - 7:30 pm February 14 and 25 March 14and 28, April 4, 11 and May 23 and 25.
Laboratory work: Saturday 12 - 4 pm February 5 and 19, March 5 and April 2. Field work: 10 am - 6 pm May 14 and 15. There are ten ACFE fully funded places are available for people who are:
Over 16 and not attending school Living in Victoria Provide a Medicare number (as proof of ID) Complete enrolment form and provide a signed piece of evi-
dence of attending. For more information and/or to apply for a place please fill in the form online, or contact Ema on 0406 508 045. http:// thq.fyi/se/552142b0655f or via website - www.myco.org.au We can assist you with one of our courses and can come to other areas if you have a group of participants in need of training. We have smaller classes and knowledgeable and dedicated tutors to help you along your path to achieve your goals. Call us now on 5342 7050 to discuss and secure your place and take that first step.
Special Interest Workshops CHEESEMAKING AT HOME Cheesemaking is a simple skill anyone can learn. Labneh, Ricotta, Camembert and Halloumi are easy to make in your own home. It only takes a little knowledge to become a master and the superior handmade flavour will impress anyone. Each participant will take three cheeses home as well as recipes and your own cheese mould so you can make many more in the future. You will never waste yoghurt again once you know how to make Labneh. Ricotta can be made in five minutes and is delicious drizzled with honey. Age your Camembert in your own environment to create a cheese that is as unique as yourself. Once you eat Halloumi crafted with your own hands you will never bother with the rubbery, inferior ones from the supermarket again. A light dinner of spanakopita and baked camembert will be provided and we will taste test ricotta and halloumi once it’s freshly made. Please bring with you - 3-4 containers to take your cheeses home and an apron and a cooler bag if the weather is warm. (Some spares will be available if required). DAY: Friday DATE: March 18 TIMES: 10 am - 1 pm COST: $130.00 Bookings are essential for theses workshops phone 5342 7050. PLACES WILL BE LIMITED. MINIMUM 6 students required for these workshops to proceed.
FERMENTING MADE SIMPLE Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Lacto-fermented Pickles and Wild Fermented Kombucha and Sourdough Mother. What is fermented food? Do you know they are good for your gut health? How is it made? What types of ferments are there? Chances are, you have eaten fermented foods before and did not realise it. Many traditional food preserving methods are actually fermented such as olives and pickled onions are lacto-fermented. Sourdough bread, yoghurt, vinegar, even beer and wine. In this workshop you will learn to make five simple ferments on the day and take them home so you can continue to ferment for years to come.. Anyone can learn make simple ferments and move to a healthier lifestyle. This workshop includes a light lunch of local breads, ferments, cheeses, preserves and pickles. DAY: Friday DATE: March 25 TIME: 10 am - 1 pm FEES: $120.00 NB: Students to bring five jars (one very large, minimum 1 litre), and an apron and a cooler bag) if it is warm. Book early as places will be strictly limited.
SOUR DOUGH BREAD MAKING Love the taste and smell of freshly baked bread, straight out of the oven? Always wanted to bake your own sourdough, but don't know where to start? In this sourdough basics workshop, you'll learn about maintaining a sourdough starter culture, mixing and developing the dough, shaping and baking a loaf, and you'll walk away with the skills and confidence to start your own sourdough baking journey at home. Once you learn how to make your own delicious, chewy sourdough, you won't be able to go back to eating supermarket bread! You will also get to enjoy a sourdough-inspired dinner as part of the workshop. What you'll get to take home: A set of instructions for looking after your starter culture and a recipe for a basic sourdough loaf. A sourdough starter culture - Fermenting dough to take home to bake the following day. What to bring: A mixing bowl. A measuring cup or jug. A waterproof jar or container in which you'll take home the starter culture. A tea towel. Optional: A bread tin - this can help make it easier to shape loaves but is not necessary. DAY: TIME: FEES:
March 26 11 am - 2.30 pm $90.00
Let’s Create Arts & Crafts COLD PROCESS SOAP MAKING Looking at the back of any bar of soap, shower gel, or shampoo bars, we can see the numerous amounts of chemicals added for aesthetic reasons and the largest organ of our body, the skin absorbs it all. In this class, Nancy will show you how to make Calendula bar soap, made with sweet almond oil and olive oil in couple of hours and you will then leave that to cure for six weeks. She will also explain how to use any oil of your choice like Olive oil, Coconut or Castor oil, Cocoa Butter, Shea butter, rice bran oil and essential oils to make your luxurious soap or shampoo bar at home with very few equipment like milk cartons, hand held blender, lye and distilled water. Accompanying photo is of soap Nancy makes. Requirements: students to please bring rubber gloves (the thicker ones, not disposable), safety googles and apron. DAY: DATE: TIMES: FEES
Saturday March 26 10 - 12 pm $50.00
INTRODUCTION TO MACRAME In this fantastic workshop you will learn the basic knots to make this beautiful wall hanging (the green one pictured on the right). No experience necessary.
You will have a choice of colours and they are:: white, black, charcoal grey, pink, bright yellow, blue, emerald green, mustard. When you book in please indicate your colour choice so as the tutor can have a "goodie bag" made up for you with pre-cut cord etc. The cost for this workshop includes your materials and also a light lunch. Payments are made directly to the tutor and these details will be advised on booking. DATE: DAY: TIMES: COST:
March 31(TBC) Thursday 11 am - 2 pm $60.00 includes light lunch!
GST – Please note where courses have assistance in employment or are study related, GST may not be applicable.
Sewing & Patchwork
Special Interest Groups DROP IN SEWING CORNER Suitable for all age groups - BYO PROJECTS - anything you like Need help with a sewing/patchwork/quilting project? Or do you have an unfinished item, or many not completed? Do you lack confidence, want to buy a new machine or overlocker but don’t know what to choose or how to use them? Or do you just want to make one special piece or item for yourself or a for gift? Then come see Maree and she will help you with all of these issues. DAY: Fridays DATE: February 4 TIMES: 9.30 am ~ 12.30 pm FEES Only $15.00 per lesson - inclusive GST. Please Note: You need to bring a working sewing machine and the usual dressmaking equipment; scissors, dressmaker’s pins, machine needles, threads, etc. Your needs and requirements will be discussed further at your first session. For more information please phone 5342 7050. (NB: We have two sewing machines and one overlocker available for use). HADDON QUILTERS GROUP ~ MONDAY NIGHTS This lovely group has been enjoying getting together and working on their projects. They also make quilts for the cancer unit in Ballarat. So join in, enjoy the company and if you don’t know how to quilt then learn from the group. Enjoy some time to chat, sew and share your enjoyment of quilting. Join any time during the term; you will be made very welcome. Tea, coffee and bikkies provided. DAY: Mondays DATES: Commencing February 7 TIME: 6 pm ~ 8.30 pm FEES: $3.00 per session (free tea & coffee) - Inclusive GST
Mums and bubs yoga class
Cooking for Pleasure “A TASTE OF INDIA WORKSHOPS” We are delighted to present a second series of six weeks of workshops in authentic healthy Indian cooking for you this term. Book one session or do all of them. Kerala Beef Curry with Brown Rice, Beans and Carrot Thoran, Moru Curry (Yoghurt Curry). Butter Chicken with Chapati and Raita. Kerala Red Fish Curry with Rice and Beetroot Thoran . Chicken Curry with Malabar Ghee Rice(Ney Cho ru) and Yogurt Salad
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Special Interest Training Courses *“INTRODUCTION TO COOKING SKILLS” This is a new fun course but you will so much! Students in will obtain a basic food safety certificate, basic hospitality skills and an understanding of the importance of the presentation and serving of items made in a commercial operation by participating in preparation, presenting and serving at the food to people. This short course is a taster into the world of hospitality, to enhance a career in commercial cookery, hospitality operations or retail/cafe operations. It is an enjoyable and social way to learn the basic of cooking good food. The course looks at recipes that students will want to learn and master how to cook, and will include gluten free, vegetarian and main meals. Come join the lovely, talented Chef Mayan as she shares with you her skills and love of food. DAY: Mondays DATES: February 14 and 28, and March 14 and 28 TIME: 10 - 2 pm FEES: $160.00 (subsidised students where students must be 16, or over and meet ACFE eligibility criteria). $200.00 non ACFE. LOCATION: Haddon Community Learning Centre. TUTOR: Chef Mayan Rowling. Booking essential as funded spaces are limited to five. We will also take a limited number of non ACFE students BOOK EARLY! Workshops Coming in Term 2 “Mushroom Foray”
Week five:
Fried Fish with Rice, Daal and Beans Mezhukkuperatti (Stir Fry).
Week six:
Kerala Style Chicken Biriyani with Yoghurt Salad and Pappadam.
DAY: DATE:
Saturdays February 12, 26, March 12 April 9, 30 and May 14. 11 am - 1 pm. $40.00 per session - includes meal
TIMES: COST: TUTOR: PLEASE NOTE:
Nancy Mannil Bookings and payments must be made a week before to confirm booking. Class size will be strictly limited so you will need to book early. Minimum 3 students.
CHAT AND CHEW LUNCHEONS The luncheons are held on the
“Cooking With Mushrooms.”
third Thursday of the
“Introduction to Mosaics”
month starting again
“Decorate a serving tray or bottle - ‘vintage style.’ And more! Call is if you have a skill you can share.
Please note: Payment for all classes are due one week (unless otherwise stated) prior to commencement. Places cannot be held if payment has not been received. This ensures people on our waiting lists do not miss out.
in February Cost is $12 per person. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL We would love you to join us for some fun and fellowship.
Call 5342 7050 to book now
SENIORS MOVE IT GENTLY PROGRAM This program aims to encourage older people, especially those who may be socially isolated and disadvantaged through age appropriate physical activity and a peer support network. It is done in a non judgmental way through an engaging and holistic manner. The activities have included Yoga, Pilates, walking the rail trail, exercise stations, breathing exercises and meditation. The sessions are adjusted to individual fitness levels, so you do only what you are able safely. The classes are undertaken with good humour and laughter often the participants have a good time whilst they are exercising! NOTE We need a minimum of 7 students at this cost. DAY: Wednesdays DATE: Commencing February 2 TIME: 11.15 - 12.15pm FEES: Seniors and Concession $9.00. Can pay cash or bank details can be provided for direct deposit each week. TUTOR: Alana Rushton. Please note: bookings are required the day before by text to Alana Rushton on 0422 288 545 or mrs.alana@hotmail.com RELAXING YOGA AT HADDON - HATHA STYLE Yoga is designed for males and females of any age and fitness level. It's a great low-impact way to keep your mind and body moving, while having the added benefits of reducing stress, increasing bone density, building muscle strength and increasing your flexibility. Accredited Byron Yoga Centre teacher, Alana Rushton, will invigorate your health. Sessions always includes a relaxing meditation. Both new and regular clients catered for to make sure that stretching, strengthening and feeling good is accessible to absolutely anyone. Hatha yoga is movement to music, and all you need is to wear comfy clothing, bring a water bottle and a yoga mat (or there is spares if you need). DAY: DATE: TIMES: COST:
TUTOR: BOOKINGS:
Wednesdays Commencing February 2 10 - 11 am and evenings at 7 pm - 8 pm Seniors and Concession $13, Adults $16, children to age 10 - $10. Pay cash or bank details can be provided for direct deposit each week. Alana Rushton Please note: Bookings are required the day before by text to Alana Rushton 0422 288 545 or mrs.alana@hotmail.com
Well Being, Health & Exercise GENKI FIT CLASSES Genki Fit aims to promote and encourage engagement in fitness activities and a healthy lifestyle within small communities by creating fun, engaging workouts suitable for all ages and abilities. You will work at a pace that suits you, or push yourself to the next level. Make lasting friendships and feel supported throughout your fitness journey. Jaymee Ellis of Genki Fit will be presenting the STRONG Nation and Boxing classes each week. Jaymee has been a dance and fitness instructor for 12 years. This is a five week program to gauge further interest for our community in Haddon, so why not come and give it a go! DAY: DATE: TIME: COST: TUTOR:
Fridays Commencing January 7 6.30 - 7pm and 7pm - 7.30pm Only $5.00 per session Jaymee Ellis . For more information or to sign up, head to genkifit.com.au or find them on Facebook @genki.fit
If you are interested in a course enrol now to avoid disappointment. If dates/or times do not suit you please ask as often we are able to arrange an alternative.
COMPUTER LAB FACILITY FOR HIRE
The computer lab has ten PC’s & 1 Mac and audio visual facilities and is served by a spacious rest area with tea and coffee making facilities. Call us to book on 5342 7050
Special Groups & General Interest
* FREE I-PALS PROGRAM - A NEW DISABILITY TRAINING PROGRAM The Independent Pathways and Living Skills (I-Pals) Program is designed to bring people with a disability (aged 18+)together to build skills, confidence and independence. The program en-
Do You Have a Skill to Share?
courages participants to share, learn and grow whilst making new connections and friendships. All people with a disability are
If you have any course requests, or ideas, or a skill you would consider teaching then call us for a chat. Phone 5342 7050.
welcome, with or without an NDIS plan. It is FREE to attend. This program will start Thursdays early February 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Haddon Community Learning Centre, 396
Gift Vouchers ~ Make a great gift
Sago Hill Rd., Haddon and is limited to 10 people. By participating in this program, participants will:
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be encouraged and supported to speak up for themselves
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have access to information and resources to help with decision making and problem solving
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develop greater independence and the ability to make new
be given opportunities to grow their confidence and improve their self-esteem
connections in their local communities. Please contact Karen McAloon, on 0409 919 306 - or email karen@grampiansadvocacy.org.au
Gift vouchers are available for any amount and they will cover the tuition cost of any course we run at the House – a great gift idea for someone who has everything! Please enquire at the office. NB: Voucher doesn’t cover cost of materials fees.
Library The Community Learning Centre has a library of pre loved books, videos and DVD’s available to borrow or swap. Take some, leave some, or relax and have a read, while enjoying a coffee in the lounge area. We also have a collection of LARGE PRINT, and TALKING books, for those who are vision impaired or just prefer this type of book. Donations of good quality books and magazines are always gratefully accepted. Please note we are unable to accept educational texts or instruction manuals.
Services PUBLIC INTERNET & COMPUTER ACCESS Is available between 10 am till 3 pm - only when computer classes are not being conducted. You are strongly advised to ring to check on availability prior to attendance.
PRINTING
Full colour per A4 page $4 Monochrome per A4 page $1
PHOTOCOPYING A4 A3
Single side Single side
LAMINATING A4
$1.50 per page
30 cents Double side 50 cents 60 cents Double side $1.00
A3
$2.50 per page
FAX SERVICE
$2.00 for the first page and $1.00 each for subsequent pages (local/ interstate). International P.O.A.
Above services available 10 am - 3.30 pm daily.
COMPUTER LAB FACILITY FOR HIRE
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Mayor’s Message ~ FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK - December 2021. It is my great honour to be elected Mayor of Golden Plains Shire for 2021-22. I have a genuine passion for this Shire - its environment, its people, its diversity and its potential. And I feel excited about the possibility to achieve great things for our community over the next year and our Council term. I thank my fellow Councilor colleagues for their endorsement as Mayor, with special appreciation to Cr. Helena Kirby, for her commitment and dedication in this role for the first year of our term. I congratulate Cr. Kirby for her election as Deputy Mayor and look forward to continuing to work together this year. Last year, our group of new and returning councilors enjoyed visiting many townships and meeting residents across the Shire, which was valuable engagement into our Council plan 2021-2025. Our second year is sure to be busy, too, as we move forward on delivering on these commitment for the people of Golden plains and advocate for the Shire in the upcoming Federal and State elections. Following a challenging year with the COVID-19 pandemic, I join council in wishing all residents a very Merry Christmas and a happy, relaxing New Year. On behalf of the Councillors, we look forward with excitement to meeting more of the many outstanding people who live in our Shire and working together to represent all residents in the year ahead. Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble.
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Christmas Word Search -
solution page 30
JUST FOR FUN CHRISTMAS ANAGRAMS Can you rearrange the letters in the anagrams below to make festive phrases? The numbers in brackets after each anagram indicate the number of words in the festive phrase. Write your answer under each Christmas anagram (see solution page 30). Anagram 1 – Travel and Dance (2) Anagram 2 – Rich Star Meets (2) Anagram 3 – Smashing tricks cost (2) Anagram 4 – Wean again Mary (4) Anagram 5 – Vicars Themes (2)
Anagram 6 – The magic swiftness heart-throb (5) Anagram 7 – Spice in 'em (2) Anagram 8 – Modestly switch after-shave (5) Anagram 9 – He's Fat, Smart, Rich (2) Anagram 10 – Scathing mud drips (2) Anagram 11 – Red Ernie (1) Anagram 12 – Let in Things (2)
SCRAMBLED VICTORIAN TOWNS Unscramble these town names for us. (Answers page 30). TOWN
ANSWER
OAANRORLBWM DLRAMIUT PORYFRIA TOLAHINM EOLNGEG ORUMLEBEN AGNAMNAGATN DODEGBI IANLOD ALESKRECTEANN TORSBO TBORO NHTARABAWRA OANDGWO ENOSRROT LSASHLPGA TLEAWSL UEARO RAAWTNAAGT
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CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD - (See solution page 30).
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What, Where & When JANUARY 1st
New Years Day
26th
Australia Day Holiday
31st
Term 1 begins.
FEBRUARY 6th
Smythesdale Community Arts and Music Festival 10 - 3 pm.
14th
Labour Day Holiday
19th
Smythesdale Country Market 9 - 1 pm.
24th
Chat and Chew Luncheon, Haddon Community Learning Centre 12.30 pm - $12..00
MARCH 5 -27th
Ballarat Begonia Festival - various events
8th
International Women's Day
19th
Smythesdale Country Market 9 - 1 pm
24th
Chat and Chew Luncheon, Haddon Community Learning Centre - 12.30 pm - $12..00
APRIL 1st
Term 1 ends
Word search - solution to Australian Actors from page 25.
SCARSDALE CWA The Scarsdale CWA welcome new members
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Answers to Christmas Anagram Puzzles from page 26. Anagram 1 – Travel and Dance (2) - Advent Calendar Anagram 2 – Rich Star Meets (2) - Christmas Tree Anagram 3 – Smashing tricks cost (2) - Christmas Stockings Anagram 4 – Wean again Mary (4) - Away in a manger Anagram 5 – Vicars Themes (2) -Christmas Eve Anagram 6 – The magic swiftness heart-throb (5) Twas the night before Christmas Anagram 7 – Spice in 'em (2) - Mince Pies Anagram 8 – Modestly switch after-shave (5) - The Twelve Days of Christmas Anagram 9 – He's Fat, Smart, Rich (2) - Father Christmas Anagram 10 – Scathing mud drips (2) - Christmas Pudding Anagram 11 – Red Ernie (1) - Reindeer Anagram 12 – Let in Things (2) - Silent Night Scrambled Towns - answers from page 26 : Warrnambool, Mildura, Port Fairy, Hamilton, Geelong, Melbourne, Manangatang, Bendigo, Olinda, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Boort, Barnawartha, Wodonga, Beechworth, Sorrento, Halls Gap, Stawell, Euroa, Wangaratta.
Christmas crossword solution: