Woady Herald & Haddon Community Learning Centre Course Guide Summer 2023

WOADY YALOAK HERALD

HADDON TURNS 150 COME TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE

Locals Attend the Official Launch of Haddon Township’s 150th Celebrations

On the 26th November at the official launch held at Memorial park, local indigenous Wadawurrung woman, Bonnie Chew, conducted a traditional welcoming ceremony using ‘Cherry Ballart’ tree branches for the smoking as she welcomed the people

heritage and her connection to country. Ms Chew is a member of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and holds other ministerial appointments.

The Honourable Catherine King MP addressed the crowd and congratulated the township on this significant year.

Author Laurie Moore spoke of the geological history of the area and his new book, ‘Haddon and NintingboolThe Valleys Next Door To Ballarat - An Early History. ’ Copies of the book can be ordered from Woady Yaloak Historical Society, Smythesdale. Those in attendance were pleased to meet the new mayor, Brett Cunningham, who also spoke. And it was pleasing to see other councillors such as Cr. Helena Kirby attend the event as well. Haddon township has a great history, but its future is equally important. The primary school celebrated 151 years of education and our local kindergarten is growing. Another new play group seeks to meet at the Haddon Community Learning Centre which also hosts several sessions of Yoga on Wednesdays, and sessions will be extended to other days in 2023. A monthly community, ’Chat and Chew’ luncheon, patchwork and sewing groups, arts and crafts sessions, computer studies and the study of mushrooms and fungi as well as many one-day workshops are held at the local Haddon and Community Learning Centre (HCLC). HCLC is always welcoming of locals joining in and promoting life-long learning opportunities. Haddon and surrounds, being on the fringe boundary of shires, has talented people doing wonderful things. Some of the groups that are imbedded in the Haddon area capitalise on their association to Ballarat such as the, ‘Ballarat Field and Game Club,’ ‘Ballarat Kart Club,’ ‘Ballarat Begonia Quilters,’ who all meet in Haddon. So, be ready for the ‘Haddon 150th’ year celebrations to continue throughout 2023, with a ‘Haddon Concert Band’ event planned. There will also be a CWA (Country Women’s Association) afternoon on March 8 to help celebrate ‘International Women's Day,’ a free karate session with, ‘Shinyokushin Damashii Dojo’ and a free women's self defence session, the Australia Day sausage sizzle with the Haddon Lions Club, the ‘Ballarat Scenic Cyclists’ tour to Haddon and the Church of Christ Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday. So come join in the fun and celebrate your towns milestone birthday.

tank at Murrumbateman, in New South Wales. Jimmi is well known for his wildlife depictions, and in particular birds. At Haddon he conducted a 3D class for ten lucky, 10 to 12 year old’s who entered the Centres art competition to win a place to attend as part of the activities for Children’s Week. But the initial class had to be postponed because of inclement weather, as it was originally intended that the children would decorate the concrete at the entrance to the ‘Learning Centre.’ And the weather was no better the following week, but rather than disappoint the children, the class was held indoors and the artwork was done on boards rather than the footpath. Ten children of this age are usually very noisy when in a group, but these children were fully engaged in what they were learning from Jimmi, and all intent on creating their ‘3D rainbows.’ They were amazed at the effects they could create, and they all learnt about perspective and the angles they needed to look at their work to achieve the 3D effect. There were some amazing artworks produced and all the children should be proud of the achievements. They took home with them, Jimmi’s workbook with templates and he also gave them a colouring book too so that they could further explore at can be achieved by using angles and perspective for themselves. The Rubik's cube drawing is amazing!

Jimmi also painted a mural on the wall at the Centres Reception counter. It depicts some local flora and also birds that are igenous to the Haddon area. It has been much admired by everyone entering our centre, and we invite any interested people to feel free to come in and view o lovely mural. Jimmi also painted a male and female blue wren around the corner as a cheeky extra touch. We love them and hope you will too!

I would love to introduce myself to you and give you a bit of background about why I started in ‘Horticulture’ and what my business is all about. My mum was always a keen gardener as I was growing up, and although I had no interest as a child, there were things that I picked up along the way. Coming into adulthood I loved my garden but struggled to know what to do. I was time poor with a young family and work. So never gave time to my garden.

Then, 10 years ago we moved to Ballarat and bought property. With more time on my hands and a new lifestyle with our farm, I decided enough was enough. I needed to know what to do in my garden and on my property to successfully grow my own garden and make a healthier pasture for my stock animals.

So off I went to Federation Uni with no intention of changing careers, just for interest and a hobby. As I made my way through the course, I was drawn even more into the field. I loved being outside, not indoors in a ‘Pharmacy’ like what had been my career for over twenty years. I already loved the science behind knowing what medicine was and how it worked. Now I got to learn about our earth and what made plants grow. Once qualified, I was armed with all my new knowledge, and I planned on delving more in depth to areas of Horticulture that interested me. Then covid hit our poor planet and that put a hold on everyone’s lives and careers. I spent my time with my nose in books and my hands in soil, all the while building on my knowledge, yet no one to share it with.

I am a true believer that all of our old trades are dying out with each new generation and the older generations are not passing on secrets to keep them going. So I wanted to find a way to teach people, not just those who paid for and enrolled in a TAFE course, but all people, how to look after their garden. If we can keep horticulture alive, then we are only helping the future of human existence.

I found myself giving advice to all my friends and family and wondered how I could open that up to everyone. So, there was the idea born for Home Garden Consult. I knew that there were no businesses in Ballarat offering advice and practical lessons on how to look after our gardens. Your local mowing company can come in and do the physical work for you, but have no time to teach. They would do them selves out of a job if you learn. Then on the other end of the spectrum, we have Landscapers, who will come in and just want a blank slate and put an instant garden in. They too, don’t have time to show you how to care for your garden, diagnose problems and how to treat them.

This is where I come in. Home Garden Consult is all about showing you what to look for in your garden. How to solve problems. And how to properly care for your plants to ensure you have a thriving garden for years to come. I show you how to prune the correct way, but I also tell you why. Where to start with a vegetable garden. And what to do to make your garden beds thrive. Once you understand how your plant grows, and what they need, you become more confident in the garden. And I believe that confidence is the number one thing you need. Without that, you will always cast your gardening abilities in a negative light. Knowledge is power. And with Horticulture and gardening, you can have nine plants die and one survive. That is what I call success. Because in the nine failures, you have learned each and every time what doesn’t work.

I want everyone to fall in love with their garden like I did. I want everyone to find peace and solace in the garden when life can be stressful. I don’t want you to think it is all hard work. It is productive and your hard work always has beautiful results, whether its to eat, or smell or see. We use all of our 5 senses in the garden, sight, sound, taste, texture and smell. I want everyone to share that joy. Thanks for taking the time to get to know me more.

Haddon Yoga - New Program to Begin in 2023

Alana Rushton is so excited to be expanding her offerings of yoga classes in the Northern Community Centre at Haddon. As a level-2 Byron Yoga Centre accredited teacher with current first aid and CRP training, Alana has been holding classes at the Sago Hill Rd space since 2017.

Along with regular classes at the centre - she also loves teaching the many benefits of yoga at special corporate events and retreats, and to the students at the Haddon Primary School and Loreto College Ballarat.

The word Yoga means “yoke” – so it’s about binding together your body, mind and spirit as one with ease.

People always say, “I’m not fit or flexible enough to do yoga,” which Alana reassures you that absolutely anyone can participate in her classes. The gentle ‘Hatha’ style of yoga incorporates stretching, strengthening, toning, improving your posture along with calming cues to breathe slowly and relax your mind.

Yoga is a non-competitive physical activity where you can gain positive body awareness, develop co-ordination, cultivate focus and reduce anxiety and stress. Movements include basic things like lunges, leg balances, core muscle building, arm strengthening and light stretching - and you can increase the intensity of the asanas (yoga postures) as you progress. Don’t be afraid to give it a try!

Term 1 Schedule:

(Monday January 30- Thursday 6th April) is a whole new schedule (prices indicate full fee / concession fee):

Monday: 1 hour Cardio Fitness Yoga suitable for intermediate level 6.307.30pm $17/$14

Tuesday: 1hour Hatha Yoga class suitable for beginners to the more experienced 9.30-10.30am $17/$14

Tuesday: 45mins Seniors Get Active class with a range of activities each week ranging from yoga, walking, dancing to gentle gym 10.45-11.15am $11

Tuesday: Half-hour Meditation where we focus on quiet thoughts, improve memory, lower your heart rate, reduce cortisol (stress hormone), and contribute to your overall well-being. 11.30am-12pm $9

Wednesday: Half-hour Kids Under 10 fun yoga poses and relaxation 44.30pm $10

Wednesday: 45 mins Teens yoga to nurture and grow in a positive environment 4.45-5.30pm $14

Wednesday: 1hour Hatha Yoga class suitable for beginners to more experienced 6-7pm $17/$14

Thursday: 1hour Parents with Bubs (child friendly). Re-gain gentle movement, interact with your child, meet other parents and connect. 9.30-10.30am $17/14.

Location: Northern Community Centre, Haddon Bookings and enquiries: Alana 0422288545 and mrs.alana@hotmail.com

Payment: cash or direct deposit weekly.

Bring: Water, yoga mat (or I have a few spare) and wear comfy clothing.

Facebook: Haddon Yoga Classes or the Haddon Local Learning site.

HADDON HISTORY

below show Haddon from the air twenty-six years ago.

The Haddon Primary School (No. 1076) opened on August 8, 1870, with fifty-eight students in a small

building in School Road. The first Headmaster was Elijah Binder. By 1879 there were 320 children enrolled at the School. After the ‘gold rush’ in Victoria, numbers at the school rapidly declined and in 1956 the enrolment at the school was only fifteen students. The Haddon community started to develop and expand again and from the 1980s and Haddon PS has grown from a small two teacher school to a community school. In 1990 a new school was built on a new site on Sago Hill Road and was opened on 15 March 15 1991.

We are often asked “What is CWA”? Of course many suggestions but it is the Country Women's Association. The CWA of Vic was formed in 1928 and currently has approximately 5,000 members.

We are a vibrant, philanthropic organisation of women supporting women, children and families right across Victoria.

We focus on friendship, personal development and advocacy. We support each other, make a difference in our community and advocate on community issues in addition to protection of the environment and social issues.

The Scarsdale Branch is one of ten branches in the Ballarat District and we have 18 members and one junior member. We now meet at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility in Smythesdale which is quite central to all the regional townships that make up our Branch.

We support many local organisations and charities such as, CAFS, The Soup Bus, Linton Foodbank, Share the Dignity , Smythesdale Scarsdale Rural Fire Brigade and Linton Mens Shed and we raise funds for these mostly through our very popular stall at the monthly Community Market run by the Woady Yaloak Historical Society in the Smythesdale historic precinct.

Our most recent major donation was the purchase and installation of a Defibrillator located at the Scarsdale depot of the Smythesdale Scarsdale Rural Fire Brigade. It has been a long process but most gratifying to have this vital equipment available to the community.

We meet once a month, on the second Wednesday, 9.30am at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Centre. If you would like more information please email scarsdale.cwa@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook “CWA Scarsdale”.

Thereareanestimated21,000+CWAmembersnationallyinsome1,146+ branches.Eachassociationundertakesadvocacyandcommunitywork,while alsocreatingasupportandsocialnetworkforwomen,particularlyinremote areas,andfundraisingincludessalesoficonicsconesandcookbooks.The CWA’svaluableworkisstillguidedbythelong-standingmotto“...Serviceto theCountry,ThroughCountryWoman,ForCountryWomen,ByCountry Women”.

Zoetis donates $100,000 to Beyond Blue to support mental health in rural Australia

Rural and remote communities to benefit from mental health fundraising

Zoetis has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service in an effort to support good mental health and reduce suicide rates across rural Australia.

Every year since 2016, Zoetis has partnered with Beyond Blue with unwavering support for the mental health of those living in rural and regional Australia by donating $5 from each sale of livestock, pig and poultry vaccines and drenches up to $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service. 2022 sees Zoetis once again reach its yearly goal of raising $100,000, bringing the total donated to the support service to $700,000.

“It’s a great honour for us to once again achieve our fundraising goal with Beyond Blue for this great initiative,” says Lance Williams, Zoetis Senior Vice President and Cluster Lead, Australia and New Zealand.

“At Zoetis, we recognise the importance of improving mental health, reducing the stigma around mental health and tackling the tragedy of suicide, which disproportionately affects people in regional and rural areas. “People living in rural areas face a number of challenges which can take a toll on their wellbeing, including disasters, economic change, isolation, limited access to services and most recently the pandemic.

“Together we have made strong progress in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those who live in rural Australia, and we are passionate about continuing to help.”

Remoteness is a major risk factor contributing to suicide and the likelihood that someone will die by suicide appears to increase the further away from a city they live. Considering the vastness of Australia and the number of people who live in regional and rural areas, it’s a concerning fact that remoteness is a major risk factor contributing to mental health issues and suicide, with the suicide rates being 60% higher than rates in major cities. In addition, people in outer regional, remote or very remote areas of Australia face more barriers to accessing health care than people living in major cities, making it harder for them to maintain good mental health.

Beyond Blue Chief Community Officer Patrice O’Brien says demand for Beyond Blue’s support services increased 20 per cent during the pandemic and remains higher than pre-pandemic times.

“We know that people are doing it tough right now and ongoing impacts of the pandemic, cost of living pressure and extreme weather events will continue to affect people’s mental health,” she said.

”There are some indicators to look for if you think a family member, friend or colleague might need help.

Ms O’Brien said sadness and worry are normal human emotions and we all have our ups and downs.

“However, if the behaviour has been going on for two to three weeks, then a quiet conversation might help,” she said.

“Such behaviours might include a drop in their performance at work, they may be getting into conflicts, they might be withdrawn, not sleeping or there might be drug or alcohol use.”

Derek Schoen, Beyond Blue Board Director and beef, grain and hay producer in Corowa, New South Wales, said farmers have to wear many hats as part of their role.“Modern farmers have to juggle multiple roles such as,

Welcome to a summer in your garden like none I have ever seen before in Ballarat. After the soaking spring that we have just gone through, we are going to have to sit back and take stock of what we want from our gardens in the future. If predictions are to be believed, this year will not be a solo event, and we will have to learn to garden with these conditions into the future.

Look at your garden, and you will see plants that have not liked the weather we have endured. I have lost a few plants, and there are a couple of others that do not look happy where they are. Decide whether you really want to keep the plants that are not doing well. Some plants will be obviously suffering, and you will have to think of what can be done to help them. Many plants are enduring waterlogged root systems, and if at all possible we need to improve the drainage around them. Is it possible to install drains to help? Look at where the excess water would be directed, and decide whether you could be creating a problem in another part of your garden.

Personally, I would look at raising garden beds, as this helps to keep roots dryer in a major way as they lift the root ball above the subsoil. If this isn’t possible, think about moving plants to another area which may naturally have better drainage, or creating mounds to plant in. This will not increase watering needs by a great deal if we get hit with a hot spell providing you mulch the bed well.

If you are doubtful about whether a favourite plant will survive, maybe you could consider taking cuttings from it before it succumbs. Cuttings are usually easy to propagate with the use of propagating hormones (or honey if you prefer). Use new growth if possible, and seed raising mix to plant them into. Do not expose them to direct sunlight until they take, and the use of a makeshift terrarium (bread bags work well, as do cut off soft drink bottles) to help keep them warm and humid. Propagating times vary between species. Remember that not all plants take well to cuttings, such as many banksias, so it can be a hit and miss affair to a certain degree. But it is certainly worth a try. Any plant with a lignotuber (a swelling just below or at ground level) can be pruned to just above this, and they will reshoot very quickly. This can improve the look of your plants, and also help their survival rate. Many natives such as Waratahs, Bottlebrushes and many Eucalypts have lignotubers. Pruning back the affected parts of the plant can be beneficial as well, to prevent any die back spreading to the rest of the plant if part of it is looking relatively healthy.

I hate to say this, but sometimes we just have to bite the bullet, remove the plant and start again. Consider finding plants that don’t mind having wet feet for a period of time. If in doubt about what plants these are, take a walk around your neighbourhood, and see which plants are thriving in your neighbour’s gardens. This is a good indicator of which plants can tolerate the current conditions.

Conditions for vegetable gardens have not been ideal either, as we haven’t really started to warm up yet. You may have to adjust your planting schedule accordingly. Doesn’t look like many of us will have home grown tomatoes or Christmas, unless you have the benefit of a greenhouse at your disposal. Another thing that all this wet weather has thrown at us, is a huge increase in the amount of mosquitoes in the area. Breeding grounds are vastly increased

there. No-one enjoys the itch from their bites, not even taking into account the mosquito borne diseases that we need to be aware of. When faced with challenging conditions, planning is the key. Remember that as a general rule, the Ballarat region has wet and cold Winters as well as hot dry Summers, and overall this will not change a overall, but it looks like the conditions are changing. Plan your gardens to cope with whatever our climate may throw at it. You need to protect tender plants from frost, searing heat, torrential downpours as well as protracted dry spells. We try to garden in one of the most challenging climes available. Nature throws just about everything at us here. Good luck and enjoy your gardens. They will reward you for your hard work.

It is worth the effort. Gardens are good for our well being and mental health, even though they may act like children and throw a lot of curveballs at us.

KIDS ON TOUR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Once again this year Haddon Community Learning Centre, is working in conjunction with the National Gallery of Victoria, to present some school holiday activities for your children. We will have packs for you to pick up as soon we receive them.

The theme for this year’s activities is “Let’s Make Art” and is open to all ages with activities aimed for specific age groups, as well as activities anyone from preschool to teenagers can take part in.

For pre-schoolers, there is an activity using ink splotches to create their own drawings from, and teenagers are specifically targeted in activities involving portraiture using techniques developed by Archer Davies, a Melbourne based artist, as well as an activity for comic drawing for character design, abstract line drawing and portraiture with instructions supplied by Rubii Red, a proud Lama Lama woman from Cape York.

Activities for all ages include making sculpture with sets of shapes, making collages by cutting and pasting colourful shapes and portrait drawing of someone special and applying poetry to your drawing by remembering the funny things they say. Our children can also work solo or in teams to create their own surrealist creatures.

All these activities use techniques developed by the surrealist movement in Paris during the early part of the 20th century, such as Picasso, Braque and Varo. It is a perfect opportunity for children to let their imagination run wild.

HANDY HINTS HOME

To open a stubborn jar, place a rubber band around the jar where you grip and another around the lid. This will give you friction, and your hand wont slip.

To keep soft drink fizzy, simply shake it before returning to the fridge.

To move heavy appliances, spray window cleaner around the feet, and it will slide much easier.

Place damp paper towel over food when reheating in the microwave. This will stop the food from drying out, and helps keep the microwave clean at the same time.

Use a set of tongs to reach items on the high shelves in your home.

Use a lemon to remove stains from your cutting boards. Slice a lemon in half, squeeze the juice onto the board, then rub in with the lemon. Leave for 20 mins, then rinse off.

To take smells out of plastic containers, screw up a sheet of newspaper, place in the container with the lid on and leave overnight.

To remove stains from your mugs, rub them with lightly salted citrus peel.

GARDEN AND SHED

To keep your secateurs lubricated, rub a little car wax on the hinge.

Rodents are allergic to peppermint. Dab peppermint oil on cotton balls and place in the area of infestation. Alternatively, mix approx. 10ml/litre of water and spritz the area.

If you are having trouble with cockroaches, put bay leaves in your nooks and crannies to keep them away.

To eliminate “wet dog smell” wipe your wet dog down with any clothes dryer sheet to make him/her smell fresh and clean.

To test whether a battery still has life in it, place it negative side down on a firm flat surface. Lift it about 2cm and drop. If it stays upright, there is still life in the battery, but if it bounces and falls over, it is dead.

To clean chrome (car parts and taps) dab a little baby oil on a cotton cloth to

The Grampians ‘Ride to Remember’ is an annual event where the community comes together to ride their motorcycles beginning in Ararat and ride around the Grampians region. This ride raises money for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation. Each year, more than 300 people join the ride, and this coming year the event is set to attract hundreds of community members to raise money for this worthy cause. The ‘Ride commences in Barkly St, Ararat at 9am sharp and travels on all sealed roads through the rural countryside within the Ararat Rural City and Pyrenees Shire Council municipalities.

It takes in the roads along the edges of the magnificent Grampians National Park and travels through the towns of Willaura, Wickliffe and Dunkeld.

This then continues onto Streatham and Eurambeen Rd, and then turns onto the Western Highway through to Buangor (a Water Stop), before heading back to Ararat, via Warrak, for a relaxing BBQ in the Alexandra Gardens. The Ride route will take in some spectacular scenery; including both the Challicum Hills and Ararat Wind Farms.

Your registration Includes BBQ Lunch, show-bag with Commemorative Badge plus complimentary bottled water at the finish of the Ride. The event acknowledges and pays respect to Victorian Police officers who are killed in active duty and money raised will be donated to the Blue Ribbon Foundation to fund medical equipment at Ararat Hospital.

So if you have a registered motorbike and are fully licenced, come and join this event in the beautiful Grampians and donate to a great cause!

Pyrenees Summer Sessions, Beaufort

Why not spend a pleasant summer Saturday lazing by the Beaufort Lake with some “smooth tunes and funky beats” playing on the main stage January 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This is a free event. The Pyrenees summer session is the first of two music events playing in the Pyrenees shire over summer 2023.

You will need to bring with you a hat, picnic rug, a chair, sunscreen.

For updates check the website: https://visitpyrenees.com.au/whats-on/

Beaufort Agricultural Show

And don’t forget that the Beaufort Agricultural Show is on March 19th from i.30 - 4.30 pm. There will be the usual attractions including cookery, craft, flowers, photography, art , wood chop, horses, shearing, pet show, novelty events, dog races, dog jump and more! So keep it in your calendar of things to do in 2023.

For more information and a copy of the show schedule visit the website: For other shows and events and calendars also available on http:// www.vicagshows.com.au/show-calendar?view=calendar&month=02-2023

Herald - Summer 2023.

The event will be held at the Ballan Mechanics Institute, which is 5 minutes walk from the Ballan train station. Further details about ticketing and local accommodation to come.

This 2 day festival will be looking at all aspects of fungi including: Ecology, citizen-science, cultivation, foraging, food medicine, Mycoremediation, mycomaterials.

As part of this there will be talks, workshops, nature walks, art, a social event and a market.

Organisations

The festival is being organised by MYCOmmunity Applied Mycology with the support of the Moorabool Shire Council and many local and national organisations including Fungimap, Moorabool Environment Group, Geelong Field Naturalist Club, Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group, Moorabool Landcare Network, Wombat Forestcare, Wombat Regional Arts Network, Fungi for Land, Fungi Solutions, Fun Fungi Ecology and Mycelium Laboratories. If your organisation would like to be part of the event please get in touch!

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AddFUNgi

MYCOmmunity is one of the recipients of the 2022 Parks Victoria Volunteering Innovation Fund grant for our AddFUNgi project. If you would like to be involved please contact us via he website https://myco.org.au/addfungi/

This project aims to engage already active environmental and community volunteers to build their understanding of a fascinating but largely unknown biodiversity kingdom. Despite being critical for ecosystem health and functioning, our fungi are poorly understood and often left out of ecological monitoring and citizen science. For example, many local marsupials like bandicoots depend on fungi as a source of food. In turn, such animals help to spread fungal spores which are vital mycorrhizal partners of trees. In order to better monitor and protect our ecosystems, we need to significantly build awareness and understanding of fungi.

https://myco.org.au/addfungi/

CFA Summer 2023

While the fire season has been delayed due to weeks of heavy rainfall and heavy fuel loads, warmer weather is on the horizon and the CFA is reminding Victorians to tidy up their properties and prepare for the increasing fire risk. With the return of La Nina weather pattern and widespread rainfall, firefighters don’t expect to see the extreme fires of three years ago. However, that does not mean that communities can become complacent.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said CFA is preparing for this year’s fire season, and is asking all Victorians to do their part by preparing their properties and fire plans.

“There are so many simple actions Victorians can take and repeat to keep their property safe from bush or grass fires,” he said.

“Most of them are basic chores, such as cleaning gutters, picking up loos leaves and twigs, pruning tree branches so they aren’t overhanging the roof or touching the walls of your property, or even just keeping your lawn under 10cm tell.

“we know most of the state has experienced normal to above average rainfall, which will lead to increased vegetation growth, so it is important to keep maintaining your property into summer. It only takes one bad day to make a bad fire season so we need to stay vigilant this spring and summer.”

This is also a timely reminder for families to sit down and make a bushfire survival plan together.

“Spend some time in the coming weeks to work out a plan everyone understands to keep your family safe,” Chief Officer Heffernan said.

“Your plan should include things like which Fire Danger Rating will be your trigger to leave, where you will go, and what route you will

take – and it should always include different scenarios and back up plans.”

On September 1 a new Fire Rating System was introduced which is consistent across every state and territory.

The system reduces the number of fire danger levels from 6 in the previous system, to four: Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic.

Victorians can learn more about this Fire Danger Rating system on the CFA website, where they can also find more information about how to make a bushfire survival plan.

Property Preparation Tips

Move your winter woodpile away from your house and sheds

Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging, or touching walls

Clean your gutters

Keep grass shorter than 210cm

Remove leaves and twigs from around your property

Keep gutters clean of leaves and debris

Prune back plants and garden beds near door and windows

Test any systems that are part of your fire plans such as sprinklers, pumps and generators

Check that your home and contents insurance is current and includes a level of cover in line with increased building standards and regulations in bushfire prone areas.

If you are burning off to remove green waste register your burn off on line at Fire Permits Victoria (https://www.firepermits.vic.gov.au/)

Make sure your household has a bushfire survival plan.

COUNCIL AWARDS MORE COMMUNITY GRANTS

Golden Plains Shire Council has awarded Community Strengthening Grants to 17 Golden Plains community groups in the second round of the 2022 program.

Council awarded a combined $66,903 to the successful groups to deliver 17 projects across 4 categories: Environment and Sustainability, Healthy Active Living, Community Safety, and Creative Community.

The successful groups were announced to the community at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 22 November, with the Councillors sharing an overview of each of the successful projects.

In this round, grants were allocated to 17 local organisations, ranging from Lethbridge Primary School to the Cape Clear Fire Brigade. The supported projects include an Indigenous Artwork Arbour; Smythesdale Arts and Community Fiesta; upgrading of local community facilities and reserves; and supporting new opportunities for community members to connect, learn and get active.

Council’s contribution of $66,903 for the second round of grants this year, alongside community contributions, will deliver $151,785 in total value (across the 17 projects) to local communities across Golden Plains Shire and it is estimated that community volunteers will contribute 2,110 hours to the grant projects.

Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham congratulated the successful recipients of the Community Strengthening Grants in the second round of the 2022 program. “Council is delighted to have awarded a total of $66,903 in grants to help support and deliver the 17 projects which will be led by hard-working local community groups and residents.

“The Community Strengthening Grants program has been a valuable source of financial support for local events, projects and programs in Golden Plains Shire communities for 26 years.

“These projects directly benefit our Shire communities and I look forward to seeing the completed projects, that will be enjoyed for many years to come.” The ‘local’ recipients of the second round of Council’s Community Strengthening Grants 2022 are:

Community Group Project Name

Cape Clear Fire Brigade

Golden Plains Arts Inc.

Third Age Mosaic Class (Ballarat University)

Grant Category Grant Amount

Rural Property Address Signs Project Community Safety $3,190

Smythesdale Arts and Community Fiesta Creative Community $5,280

Woady Yaloak Mosaic Trail

Creative Community $4,109

Corindhap Robotics Group Exploring Robotics Creative Community $3,629

Dereel Community Hub

Cape Clear, Illabrook and Rokewood Junction Community Committee

Haddon Community Learning Centre

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Back to School Lunch January 2023 Healthy Active Living $2,000

Valentine’s Day Bush Dance

Haddon Chat n’ Chew

Healthy Active Living $2,278

Healthy Active Living $4,000

Enjoy an outdoor family-friendly performance of ‘Wind In The Willows’ full of music, songs and laughs. This story is adapted from the nostalgic, ‘Wind In The Willows’ children’s book, and is an interactive performance that is great for younger kids but will be equally enjoyed by parents, or grandparents as well.

The ‘Wind In The Willows’ Melbourne dates: run from Saturday 17 December 2022 - Sunday 29 January 2023.

Location: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (Gate F), 100 Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne. All ages (all visitors over the age of 12 months must have a ticket). You can get tickets through Ticketmaster.

ANT KILLER RECIPE

1 1/2 tablespoons Borax

½ cup sugar

Cotton balls (best) or screwed up paper towel

1 ½ cups warm water

You need some shallow containers (lids work great).

Mix sugar and borax in warm water until dissolved, then soak the cotton balls in the mix. Place them in a shallow container and place near the ant trail. In a day there will be considerably less ants, and they should disappear in a few days.

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

CHERRY CHRISTMAS BALLS

1 pkt choc ripple biscuits

1 lge cherry ripe bar finely chopped

1 cup desiccated coconut

1 can sweetened condensed milk

More coconut for rolling

In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, Cherry Ripe, coconut and condensed milk. Roll tablespoons of the mix into balls and roll in coconut.

THREE INGREDIENT CHRISTMAS CAKE

1 Kg mixed dried fruit

3 cups chocolate flavoured milk

2 cups self raising flour

Place fruit in a bowl and pour over chocolate milk. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 180 C (160 fan forced). Line a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper and set aside. Sift flour over the soaked fruit and stir till combined. Pour into the cake tin and bake for 2 ½ hours. Check each hour to make sure the top is not burning. If it is, place a ring of baking paper on top to protect the cake. Continue to cook until a skewer comes out clean.

WHITE CHOCOLATE SNOWFLAKES

1 x 200g best quality white chocolate, silver cachous

Search online for a snowflake pattern that you like, repeat it on a blank document then print it out. Melt the white chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a zip lock or piping bag. Lay baking paper over the snowflake stencil. Carefully snip a tiny piece from the corner of the bag and pipe the chocolate over the snowflake stencil as a guide. Don’t worry if it takes you a couple of timesor if they don’t work out perfectly, it will take a little practice.. You will soon work out how hard to squeeze the bag to trace the pattern with chocolate, and even the wobbly ones are delicious! Pop a silver cachous in the centre as set aside to set completely.

EASY FRUIT MINCE PIES

3 sheets frozen Shortcrust pastry, just thawed

2 X 410g jars fruit mince

1 lge egg lightly whisked

3 tsp raw sugar

Icing sugar to dust

Preheat oven to 2100 C. Grease a 12 mould 80 ml muffin tray.

Cut 12 X 9 cm discs from 2 pastry sheets and press into muffin tray. Spoon fruit mince into pastry cases and smooth the surface

Cut 6 X 7cm discs from the remaining pastry sheet, and cut a 4 cm star from the centre of each disc. Top half with the stars and the other half with the discs, pressing the edges together to seal.

Brush the pastry with a little egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 mins or until the pastry is golden. Set aside the pan to cool slightly. Dust with icing sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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QUICK PLUM PUDDING.

Sift 2 cups plain flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup cold black tea

2 tsp carb soda dissolved in tea

30g butter

2 cups mixed fruit

1 tsp mixed spice

Mix all dry ingredients, add tea and soda and mix well. Bio for 2 hours in prepared cloth.

CHERRY RIPE SLICE

375g malt biscuits 90g copha 60g glace cherries 250g coconut ½ tsp cochineal

1 tbsp castor sugar ¾ cup evaporated milk ½ tsp almond essence

Grease a 28 cm x 18 cm slice pan.

Arrange a layer of biscuits in the bottom of the pan. Melt copha and add all ingredients, mix well. Spread over biscuit layer. Press another layer of biscuits firmly on top. Ice with chocolate icing. When set, cut into squares.

CHEESECAKE BUTTERNUT LOG

Instead of a chocolate ripple log try this alternative: You will need:

1 x pkt 250g butternut snap biscuits

1/2 cup condensed milk

3/4 cup cream 125g cream cheese

Method

Finely grate ½ teaspoon rind from the lemon and two tablespoons of the juice.

Soften cream cheese and beat with the rind until creamy. Add condensed milk and lemon juice, and beat until smooth and combined. Chill for two hours until really thickened.

Pour milk into a bowl and add cream cheese mix.

Dip one side of biscuit into the milk, then spread with approximately one tablespoon of cream cheese mix and sandwich together with another milkdipped biscuit.

Stand sandwiched biscuits on a serving plate and continue adding until all the mix and biscuits are used.

Well it is already time to welcome you to another new year!

I hope you all had a lovely festive season and are rearing to get back in to doing some fun activities, or even some semi serious study if that is what you want, or need!

We have many things on offer this first term to hopefully tempt you to come on in and join us.

The most exciting news is that renowned quilting/textile artist Michelle De Groot is coming to do one workshop at the end of March. It will combine painting and free motion quilting. Places are limited so don’t miss your opportunity at this very cheap cost. Alana has a new expanded yoga program, so there are more choices for all ages. Plus a retreat!

And there is a free karate session provided by our local studio, Kyookushin Damashi.Dojo, and also a free ‘Self Defence’ class with Dorothy Volke as part of Haddon's 150th birthday celebrations that will be continuing throughout the year.

Join professional mycologist Ema Corro for an a pre accredited ‘Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation,’ two day workshop. At the moment we are calling for interest in this workshop in order to organise a date possibly in Haddon early March.

Other pre accredited classes include our ‘Introduction you Land Management and Fungi Mycology’ and the ‘Introduction to Laboratory Techniques.’

And good news Ellen is back home to start another of her ‘Write Your Story’ sessions. We had great feedback on these sessions in Term 3, so come give it a try in these friendly, very informal sessions to help you put your story to paper.

And we begin our ‘Healthy Eating at Work’ sessions this term with free healthy food giveaways. These are all free so don’t miss the opportunity.

Haddon Quilters continue on Monday nights and our drop in sewing group on Friday mornings.

And back by demand we have another ‘Introduction to Macramé workshop with Anita, and she even supplies you with some lovely food!

And please express your interest if you would desire to learn more about local geology with Professor Laurie Moore. Laurie is a font of knowledge and this is a fascinating subject. We will organise a session with him when we have enough people interested. Always wondered about numerology? We are offering a basics series of sessions to unlock the mystery with naturopath Cathy. And Cathy will be back to impart more of her wonderful knowledge in regards to ‘herbs and food’ and how they impact on your health and mental wellbeing. This is so very important to us all these days in regards to coming through COVID.

We have a new horticulturist, Crysta Anderson offering two workshops - one for children in the school holidays and the other for adults with some wonderful, exclusive clover pots. Aren't they so very pretty and so versatile!

And we have our popular computer and digital devices assistance classes and sessions if you need help with any of that, then please call us and we can help you. So have a read through, and as always if you have something you want us to offer, or you can offer, then call us for a chat. See you soon!

How to enrol

We take enrolments Monday to Friday between 10 am and 3 pm.

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HOWTOENROL

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

CONDITIONSOFENROLMENT

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 currentconcessioncard.

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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.

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)

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 with a professional technician. Come for one, or two sessions, or however many you need. You may need to skill up quickly for a job interview or when being asked to perform digital skills you may not have done before then give us a call.

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.

DAYS: Wednesday evenings, or Friday mornings

TIME: To be arranged late February

FEES: $50.00 per one-hour session with professional. technician

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.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR READING, WRITING?

Do you struggle 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.

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.

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Exploring Computers

*DIGITAL ESSENTIALS LEVEL 1

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: Wednesday evenings, or Friday mornings

DATE: Commencing March 1

TIME: 5 -7.30pm (Wednesday), or 10 - 12.30pm (Friday) FEES: $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: Wednesday evenings, or Friday mornings

DATE: Commencing March 1 TIME: 5-7.30pm (Wednesday), or 10 - 12.30 pm (Friday) FEES: $115.00($55.00 + $65.00 amenities & resources fee) for eligible ACFE funded students.

How to Use Technology

NEED HELP TO BUY A MOBILE PHONE.,UNDERSTAND PLAN PURCHASES OR JUST HOW TO WORK YOUR PHONE?

Do you need help with purchasing a new mobile phone, what is the best plan for you? Are you confused? Don’t know what mobile phone to buy. Do you need to buy such expensive models? What will save you money? Do you know how to set one up to suit you? If you are struggling then we can help you work through the maze. What about NBN plans? Let us know what you need assistance with and book into this next session.

DAYS: Friday

DATE: February 24

TIMES: From 10 am -12 noon COST: $20.00

TUTOR: Leah Phillips NB: We need 3 people minimum or you can pay extra for one on one session.

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.

‘Be Connected’ is a FREE program 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 can 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 

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 to book your 2 FREE sessions to let us help you get started

DAYS: Mondays, Tuesday or Fridays

DATE: Commencing first week in March

TIMES: From 10 am -12 noon and 1- 3 pm

COST: FREE - conducted by volunteer.

*DIGITAL

SKILLS FOR WORK NEED ONE ON ONE ASSISTANCE?

Leah will be available for one on one sessions on Friday February 24th from 12.30 to 2 pm to assist you. You can book a 1/2 hour session at $28.00, or a one hour session for $56.00.

Skills for work: Build a CV. Write a cover letter

Create an online professional profile Interview skills Introduction to email Presentation skills Spreadsheets for beginners

Or do you need: Skills to boost your career or business Social media strategy: Writing for social media Measuring success with Google Analytics Skills for starting your own business Getting started

Bringing your business ideas to life

Making a plan for success.

LET’S WRITE YOUR STORY

We all have a story in us!

Have you ever thought of writing your life story, but just don’t know where to start?

Come along and learn how, with easy basic steps. Write as you learn!

Have fun social mornings whilst achieving something you’ve always wanted to achieve. These sessions are for beginners, or if you have already started, come along anyway and work at your own pace.

Sessions will be conducted on Tuesday mornings (other days maybe available - just let us know) with a break for tea/coffee. Please bring a notebook and pen (laptop or tablet if you really prefer!).

DAY: Tuesdays ( 8 sessions)

DATE: March 7

TIMES: 10 am - 12 pm COST: $50.00

Cant do Tuesdays? Then please let us know so we can look into offering alternate days/dates/times.

FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 1 - IN HOUSE CLASS

DAY: Fridays or Saturdays

DATE: TBC - can also be organized for groups

TIME: 10.00 - 4.00 pm - light lunch included

FEES: $130.00 full fee - this includes your practical 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

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Food Safety Level 2 - HLTFSE007 and HLTFSE005

Accredited Certificate Short Courses

FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR: REFRESHER Course codes: HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005, HLTFSE007

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 SITHFAB021

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: 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

FIRST AID CPR CERTIFICATE COURSES an also be organised if you have a group - give us a call on 5342 7050.



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.

Special InterestWoodworking & Gardening

DIY WOODWORKING PROJECT BEGINNERS WORKSHOPS

Back by popular demand. We are so very pleased to be able to bring you another DIY workshop with Lea. Have fun developing your DIY skills with all components to construct a “surprise” project this term. Don’t wait. Book your place now as these will be limited. We hope to be able to continue this series during the year particularly for ladies but anyone interested are very welcome to come try.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - Call 5342 7050.

DAY: Tuesdays

DATE: February 28 TBC

TIMES: 11 am - 1 pm approx. COST: $5.00

CLOVER POTS AND PLANTS

New tutor ‘Crysta’ invites you to come and learn all about pot plants and what you need to do to be successful in the garden. Crysta is a qualified horticulturalist and can show you how to give your plants the best start in life.

This is a practical class where you learn as you actually plant up your own pots yourself. Workshop includes a range of topics and Crysta will give you knowledge that can be used in many areas of your garden. Crysta has gone a bit fancy and sourced these amazing clover shaped pots that are so versatile. They can be hanging, or You will get two levels of pots included along with some colourful plants to get you started! Learn an abundance of knowledge that you can use in many aspects of your garden as well as a new pot plant that you created yourself!

Class sizes will be kept small to ensure more individual attention as needed. Bookings essential and payment in full required upon booking to ensure your place. Open to adults only.

DAY: Tuesday

DATE: February 28

TIMES: 7 to 8.30 pm approx. (1-1.5 hours)

COST: $70.00 pp - this includes 2 x clover pots, potting media, plants, either a chain or a saucer (not both). Disposable gloves will be available. Please do not BYO gloves unless we discuss privately. Contact Crysta direct to book your place and to obtain payment details: 0416-273-980.

- Summer 2023.

We know that making new habits can be very tough, and we know that eating “sweet, salty and fast food can be an easily developed ’habit.’ But we can encourage you to start your ‘healthier’ journey and if you can get the family to join you so the benefits will ne even greater.

What you get: 

Step by step demonstration of healthy food preparation

Recipes provided for easy, healthy, tasty food options

Tastings of food prepared

Register your interest and link your whole family to this great opportunity to learn the tips and tricks to preparing healthy take away for work and school. Open to ages over 15 years.

Book for the following dates and times by phoning us on 5342 7050:

9th February 11 am and 7 pm 23nd February, 11 am and 5 pm 15th March 1 pm and 5 pm

CHOOSE ONE OR ALL SESSIONS, THEY ARE FREE!

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Special Interest Training Courses

FUNGI MYCOLOGY

with Sapphire McMullan-Fisher from Fungi4Land www.fungi4land.com

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 an opportunity for ‘Q and A’ session.

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  You must provide a Medicare number (as proof of ID)

Complete and submit one assignment.

Dates: most Thursday evenings with the expected to start to be in the first week in March from 6:30-7:30 pm online.

This Australian focused Fungal ecology course will lead you through the roles fungi play in terrestrial ecosystem. This includes: 

As recyclers of nutrients 

Partnering with other organisms like mycorrhizal associations with plants. 

Fungi in soils and as part of Biocrusts

Biosecurity and understanding problem fungi

Animal interactions

Fungal responses to fire

Integrating fungi into indigenous ecosystem restoration

Fungi conservation including global IUCN RED list fungi

Recordings will be available for a limited time in case people miss a session or want to revise.

Although this course is stand alone, if you want to get a more rounded understanding of fungi including fungal basics like biology, and applied subjects like culturing & growing mushroom we encourage you to take MYCOmmunity's online mycology and other courses. For more information and bookings:

https://myco.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events/44355-fungalecology-online-course

*INTRODUCTION TO LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

This mixed-delivery course will teach you all you need to get started using DNA technology for environmental research in home or community laboratories.

OH&S and environmental ethics

Biology basics

Laboratory techniques

DNA sequencing

Identification and species relationships

Environmental DNA

New technologies

Optional 2 day laboratory practical session

The course is suitable for everyone from beginners to those with some university background in biology and genetics. And it is focussed on fungal DNA, however the techniques used are widely applicable and modifications for use with other organisms will be discussed.

Course modules include:

Introduction and biology basics.

Sample collection

Practical Work with DNA

Sequencing different regions

Interpreting results

Phylogenetics

Intro to eDNA and Next-gen sequencing (environmental).

The course will be pre-recorded, with live Q and A sessions from 6:30 pm Tuesdays AEST (TBC).

Classes will be released weekly starting in March.

The practical session is optional for non funded places and will take place at Mycelium Lab in Melbourne, Victoria. Numbers at the practical session are limited.

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 evidence of attending.

For more information and/or to apply for a place please contact Please contact us at mycommunity@myco.org.au for

gourmet mushrooms indoors and out. You will learn basic cultivation methods along with how you can work fungi into a permaculture system. The course is focused on ways to grow mushrooms that don’t require expensive equipment or scientific knowledge, but we will also discuss more advanced growing techniques and applications such as myco-materials and myco-remediation.

Topics covered include:

- The biology and ecology of fungi

- Growing mushrooms on cardboard and recycled paper pellets

- Agar and liquid culture

- Indoor growing methods

- Outdoor mushroom beds

- Mushroom logs

- Integrating fungi with your garden

You will go home with:

Two mushroom grow bags and cultures of a variety of mushroom species

DAY: Saturdays - 2 day workshop - TBC

DATES: Will be arranged when have a group

TIME: 11 am - 4 pm

FEES: $56 plus $100 amenities and kit ($156) for ACFE student funded places - or concession - limited and full paying fee cost is $300

Special Interest Groups

DROP IN SEWING - CRAFT CORNER - FRIDAY MORNINGS

For all who love to sew, knit, craft, or do any form of needlecraft, come work on your own projects, on anything you like with others who share your interests. Enjoy some social time, chat and work on your projects over a cuppa., and share your skills with others. Come join this friendly group.

DAY: Fridays DATE: February 10 TIMES: 10 am ~ 12.30 pm FEES $6.00 inclusive GST. - includes tea and coffee. lease Note: You need to bring your own equipment. (NB: We do have two sewing machines and one overlocker available. Plus an ironing board and iron).

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 provided.

DAY: Mondays

DATES: Commencing February 6th TIME: 6.15 pm ~ 8.30 pm FEES: $3.00 per session (includes tea & coffee) - inclusive GST

FREE EVENT - 12 - 18 YEARS - INTRO TO ROBOTICS

Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Haddon Community Learning Centre

Golden Plains Shire will be holding an Intro to Robotics workshop for 12 - 18-year-olds that will be fun, interactive and hands-on. You will get to explore the wonderful world of robotics, meet new people and enjoy afternoon tea in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Book at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/intro-to-roboticstickets-472308345977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST

MICHELLE DE GROOT

Michelle de Groot, lives in Dereel on a 70 acre hobby farm. She has a studio there and has been sewing since she was a child. At school and at home she was taught how to sew clothing and make her own clothes from patterns and home made patterns that her mother helped change to suit her six ft tall height.

She progressed to creating with flowers and art and crafts and became a florist and business owner. This was a wonderful career but with marriage and a child she decided she needed something else and when she saw a patchwork shop she thought straight away, “I can do this”. And she did!

She started with the basics early on sewing her quilts together by hand piecing and hand quilting. And then progressed to machine sewing as I realised I wasn't going to live long enough to make all the wonderful things she wanted to make. After realising she had found a new love and addiction. So started taking classes and practiced a lot and after 4 years of constant practice began to quilt her own quilts, saving a fortune! Once this was achieved, she wanted a new challenge, so decided to try textile arts. Once she found her ‘niche,’ she decided, after many people asked to teach them to do what she did, that is what she would do. So today, she is a textile artist, professional quilter, artist and tutor in her own right. She has won awards for her wonderful work so don't miss this opportunity to meet Michelle and learn how to achieve her easy way of creating a beautiful piece of quilting art!

FABRIC PAINTING AND FREE MOTION QUILTING

Come and enjoy a lovely day of fabric painting and some no stress quilting to finish it off. No art nor painting experience needed. A small amount of sewing machine experience would be handy!

DAY: Friday

DATE: March 31

TIME: 10 am - 4 pm (BYO lunch)

COST: $45.00 - GST inclusive

You will need to bring with you - 2 x 15 inch squares of black cotton fabric and wadding/ batting same size, black thread, pencil and paper, sewing machine in good working order and free motion quilting foot - you will have use of tutors paints for the day. Class limits apply. Book early!

SPECIAL STORIES PROJECT

The Haddon Community Learning Centre is looking for interest from local groups and individuals to be part of some short video recording sessions telling us your story of your passion whether it be for arts, crafts, sewing, patchwork, quilting, or other hobbies and pursuits. We want to film short segments to celebrate what you do and the story behind it.

So give us a call so we can discuss it with you and set up an appointment for you to come see us.

This will be a fun and exciting project and we are really looking forward to hearing from as many individuals and groups as we can. So please get in touch with us on 5342 7050.

Please note: Payment for all classes are due one week prior to commencement (unless otherwise stated). Places cannot be held if payment has not been received. This ensures people on our waiting lists do not miss out.

colours, they are: black, white, bright yellow, red, pink, blue, natural (off white). When you book in please indicate your colour choice so as the tutor can have a "goodie bag" made up for you with precut cord etc.

The cost for this workshop includes all your materials, a terracotta pot to go in your hangar, and also a light lunch and a slice tray!

DAY: Saturday

DATE: March 18

TIMES: 11 am - 2 pm COST: $50.00

NUMEROLOGY BASICS

Learn what Pythagoras did not tell everyone. Lets talk numbers and calculate personality leanings. This is not fortune telling!

A series of classes will be offered each lasting 2 hours, covering 2 numbers at a time. In the class you will explore number associations and their expression tendencies in your life. How to apply your insights to life challenges and calculate your (soul) urges.

DAY: Wednesday

DATE: February 22

TIME: 6 pm

COST: Each class costs $55 or payment discount for full course. 6 classes and pay only $280. Concession price $250 Whatisnumerology?

"Numerologyisanancientmysticalsciencewhichattributesdeeper meaningtonumbers,"explainsJoshSiegel,amasternumerologist whohasbeeninpracticeforovertwodecades."Itsphilosophy statesthatallthingscarryauniquevibration,includinghumanbeings.ModernNumerologycanbeapowerfulself-helptoolthat providesinsightanddirection."

GST – Please note where courses have assistance in employment or are study related, GST may not be applicable.

Special Events

TRY HEALTHY WORK MEALS - FREE

Haddon is embracing healthy lifestyle choices! We are hosting lunch box meals for the worker, working away from home. We are providing you healthy choices that will save you money. Understand the pit falls of fast food, and creating a healthier alternative from home that is easy to achieve.

Workshops at Haddon Community Learning Centre are starting Wednesday 15 February with presentations at school and THE kinder drop off and pick up times. Please register your interest to ensure we have enough lunch box meals for you! Call us on 5342 7050 to secure yours.

‘This project is supported by the Golden Plains Council through its Community Strengthening Grants Program.’

HERBS AND FOOD FOR MENTAL WELLBEING

Join Community Naturopath Cathy Thomas as we explore the impact of COVID on health and well being and how herbs and food can offer support. Herbs can be used to strengthen the body. Learn to harness the healing powers of herbs and food to treat and restore the body and to live a healthier life. There is no selling at this workshop. Confidentiality is endorsed.

DAY: Friday

DATE: March 31

TIME: 10.30 - 1 pm COST: $60 - Concession $50. Bookings are essential.

Well Being, Mindfulness Health & Exercise

FREE KARATE CLASS

TUTORS: Kyookushin Damashi.Dojo,

LOCATION: 50 Haddon School Rd., Haddon.

DATE: January 18, 2023

TIME: 5 - 6 pm

Interactive session. Please wear track suit pants and t shirt.

Contact: 0419 312 411 for details.

This free session is part of the 150 years of the Haddon township celebrations

MINI YOGA RETREAT - SATURDAY FEB 25, 2023

Bookings are open for a morning yoga retreat from 8 am11 am.

Cost $40 - includes yoga session and relaxing yin stretching, followed by Gina Britt with, ‘The Breath Sesh’ and crystal vibration bowl music finished with a guided yoga nidra meditation. Refreshments included.

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

LOCATION: Haddon Community Learning Centre

FREE SELF DEFENCE CLASS

TUTOR: Dorothy Volke

LOCATION: Haddon Community Learning Centre

DATE: March 16

TIME: TBA

Contact: 0419 312 411 for details.

YOGA WITH ALANA - NEW PROGRAM 2023

Term 1 classes will start on Monday January 30 and run through till Thursday 6th April with a whole new schedule (prices indicate full fee / concession fee):

Monday: 1-hour Cardio Fitness Yoga suitable for intermediate level 6.30-7.30 pm $17/$14

Tuesday: 1-hour Hatha Yoga class suitable for beginners to the more experienced 9.30-10.30 am $17/$14

Tuesday: 45 mins Seniors Get Active class with a range of activities each week ranging from yoga, walking, dancing to gentle gym 10.45-11.15 am $11

Tuesday: Half-hour Meditation where we focus on quiet thoughts, improve memory, lower your heart rate, reduce cortisol (stress hormone), and contribute to your overall well-being. 11.30 am-12 pm

Half-hour Kids Under 10 fun yoga poses and relaxa4.30 pm $10

45 mins Teens Yoga to nurture and grow in a positive environment 4.45-5.30 pm $14

-hour Hatha Yoga class suitable for beginners to more experienced 6-7 pm $17/$14

hour Parents with Bubs (child friendly). Re-gain gentle movement, interact with your child, meet other parents and con10.30 am $17/14.

Northern Community Centre, Haddon Bookings and enquiries: Alana 0422288545 and mrs.alana@hotmail.com cash, or direct deposit weekly. Water, yoga mat (Alana has a few spare) wear comfy clothHaddon Yoga Classes or the Haddon Community Learn-

CHILDRENS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

Crysta will be holding a children’s class where they will be able to make their own little gift, something for the grandparents or simply keep for themselves. The children will be repotting a plant into a bright pot and will be painting their own rock for a decoration. The children’s class will be aimed towards primary aged children and parents must stay and assist their child/children.

GEOLOGY WITH PROFESSOR LAURIE MOORE

Join us for an afternoon with Laurie Moore former Macquarie University Lecturer as he takes you on a geological journey; discover the land formations, their causes, their links and how we have changed our landscape. The gold riffs and other minerals. Register your interest with HCLC for a workshop in March. Call 5342 7050.

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

Do You Have a Skill to Share?

If you have any course requests, or ideas, or a skill you would consider teaching then call us for a chat. Phone 5342 7050.

Gift Vouchers ~ Make a great gift

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 Single side 30 cents Double side 50 cents

A3 Single side 60 cents Double side $1.00

LAMINATING

A4 $1.50 per page 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.

Aboveservicesavailable10am-3.pmdaily.

COMPUTER LAB FACILITY FOR HIRE

The computer lab has 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 discuss your requirements or book on 5342 7050.

production and HR management, you have to be a tech expert, and need to understand international markets, while also running the business. Adding to this is the additional stress of fire, drought, flooding and COVID- 19 related issues,” he said.

“People in rural Australia are known for their resilience in times of crisis, but even the most resilient among us need extra support at times. We want everyone to know that support is available and encourage people to seek advice. Asking for support is a sign of strength – not weakness.

“If you think someone needs your help, you don’t need to be a psychologist to ask someone how things are going and listen to their concerns. Your conversation can take place while you are doing something together, like driving or fixing something.

“Be prepared for the person to say they don’t wish to have a discussion, as many people in rural areas are self-reliant. However, if they do want to talk, you don’t have to be a psychologist; you don’t need to respond, just sit and listen and ask how you can help them.

“Having a conversation can make a huge difference to someone’s life.” Zoetis and Beyond Blue’s mental health initiative shines a spotlight on the higher suicide risk posed to the farming community.

Ms O’Brien thanked Zoetis for their efforts in supporting this important cause. “We are honoured to receive such wonderful support from Zoetis each year with all funds raised going towards the Beyond Blue Support Service. To date, over 14,500 people have been able to get the support they need through these funds. As well as the importance of the funds raised, Zoetis’ support of Beyond Blue in rural and regional communities, ensures that more people in those communities are aware of our services being available to them, which is so important,” Ms O’Brien said.

The Beyond Blue Support Service offers free and immediate counselling, advice and referrals via phone, webchat or email. In addition to the support service, Beyond Blue has resources and information online at www.beyondblue.org.au, including Online Forums which offer peer support in a safe, moderated setting.

For more information about depression and anxiety, visit www.beyondblue.org.au. To talk to a mental health professional for free, contact the 24/7 Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 46 36. Free web chat is also available 24/7 at beyondblue.org.au/getsupport and you can join the forums for free and download the BeyondNow app from the website.

SCARSDALE CWA

The Scarsdale CWA welcome new members to their branch who may wish to join them. For more information, contact: Anne Wilson on 5342 8311.

The Woady Yaloak HERALD is published each term as a project of the Haddon Community Learning Centre (HCLC). Registration No. 12494.

Write for The Woady! Anyone is welcome to submit articles, photos and reports for publication. We would really love to put together a regular team of 3-4 people so do get in touch if you are interested. We’d love to hear from you.

Send items to The Editorial Team, Woady Yaloak HERALD by email, post or deliver to the Haddon Community Learning Centre by the deadline. Haddon Community Learning Centre 396 Sago Hill Road, Haddon 3351

Tel 5342 7050 Fax to 5342 7013 Email: admin@haddonlearning.org.au

BOOKING DEADLINE TERM 2 ISSUE FRIDAY March 24 2023

Preferred format is MS Publisher, typed or clearly printed, sent as an email attachment, on a computer disk, fax or post. NO PDF files please without prior discussion and consent of the Editor.

Send photographs as an email attachment or by post If posted photo is to be returned, send with a stamped SAE and put name/address on back please. If you would like to advertise your business, please contact the manager to discuss your needs.

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Disclaimer. Any group or person may submit items for publication, preference may be typed or in a recognised computer format. Items must include name, address and telephone number of the sender. The Editor reserves the right to edit for length, clarity or legality any item or not to publish any item considered inappropriate. Views and comments expressed in this paper are not necessarily those of any member of the Woady Yaloak Herald, or the Haddon Community Learning Centre unless acknowledged as such. Products and services listed or advertised in the newspaper should not be considered as endorsements. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of editorial content, HCLC takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Send any items or questions to: admin@haddonlearning.org.au

CHRISTMAS TRIVIA.

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What is Santa’s address? 

How many wise men were there? 

What gifts did they bring? 

Howe many reindeer does Santa have? 

What are their names? 

What was the first name of Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”? 

Which real life person is Santa Claus based on? 

Which was the country which started the tradition of Christmas Trees? 

What is given on the eighth day of Christmas? 

How many gifts in total are given in this song? 

What is the name of the ghost who visits Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”? 

What gift did the drummer boy give to the newborn Christ Child? 

What was the first company to use Santa Claus in advertising? 

Which was the first ever song to be broadcast from space? 

Where does eggnog originate from? 

What ornament is traditionally put on the top of a Christmas Tree?

When and where was the first Christmas Card sent? 

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What do naughty children receive in their Christmas Stockings?

What vegetable allows Santa’s reindeer to fly? 

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Who starred as The Grinch in the movie “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”?

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DECEMBER

20th School Term 4 ends

25th Christmas Day

26th Boxing Day

JANUARY

1st New Year’s Day

18th

Free Karate Class Shinyokushin Damashii Dojo, Haddon 5-6 pm - celebrating Haddon's 150th.

21st Smythesdale Country Market

26th Haddon Lions Club Australia Day Breakfast at 7.00 am

30th School Term 1 Begins

FEBRUARY

9th

Ballarat Scenic Cyclists at Haddon 10.30am

16th ‘Chat n Chew’ Luncheon - 12.30 pm

18th

Smythesdale Country Market - 9.00- 1.00pm.

22nd Special 150th Celebrations -Yoga with Alana (50 breaths work)

MARCH

3rd Morning Tea with Begonia Quilters sharing history of their work (Haddon Community Learning Centre)

8th CWA International Women’s Display and information stall.

11 - 13th Ballarat Begonia Festival

13th Labour Day holiday

16th ‘Chat n Chew’ Luncheon - 12.30 pm

16th

Free Women’s Self Defence Class with Dorothy Volke

18th Smythesdale Country Market - 9.00- 1.00pm.

18th St, Patricks Day

31st Special workshop with Michelle De Groot‘Painting and Free Motion Quilting’ session 10 - 4 pm Haddon Community Learning Centre.

CHRISTMAS TRIVIA ANSWERS (from page 24): 1. 123 Elf Road, North Pole. 88888 2. 3.

Gold, frankinsence and myrrh.

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Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner Blitzen and of course, Rudolph. 6. Ebeneezer 7. A Turkish bishop by the name Saint Nicholas. 8. Germany 9. 8 maids a milking. 10. 364 11. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

He played him a song on his drum.

Coca Cola

Jingle Bells

England 16. An angel or a star. 17. In 1843 in England by John Horsley, an academic and painter 18. A lump of coal 19. Carrots 20. Jim Carrey.

Sudoku solution (from page 24):

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LADIES WOODWORK. WORKSHOP

In October we ran a free workshop for ladies to learn some basic woodworking skills, and the project we worked on was a hanging plant stand.

This was facilitated by Bunnings warehouse at Delacombe, who supplied our tutor and the materials for us, as part of their community outreach programme.

Several of us found out we had a lot to learn about what is needed to actually put something together with wood and our own hands, and amid a lot of laughter and often more than one attempt, we all managed to put together something that at least looked like what we were trying to achieve (some found this easier than others).

There was a lot of sharing of advice, and help where needed, and we all made something that we should be proud of. We learnt new skills, the importance of angles (and sometimes brute strength), the need to have a clear vision, the tools to achieve your goals, and most of all that we enjoyed doing it.

New connections with others were made, and we all helped each other to attain our goal of our hanging planter. I think we made a very creditable effort and the 10 ladies participating should be very proud of the end product we achieved. All in all, we all learnt something new, and had a lot of fun along the way. The workshop was well worth attending and I think I can safely say, is that we were all proud of our new found skills.