August Final 24 pg 2021

Girgarre Gazette 

August pg 

Gazette 

The Girgarre 

A Girgarre Cottage Publication A August July 2020 2021 

NEW CAFÉ AND 

COMMUNITY HUB 

COMING TO 

GIRGARRE 

Page 2 

We are your Neighbourhood house and our foodbank 

is always open. We are here to help!

Girgarre Gazette August pg 2 

GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS 

Work on a brand new, state-of-the-art Café and 

Community Hub (pictured right) to be situated on 

the Winter Rd, Green Thumbs Nursery site will 

begin shortly, thanks to a generous $814,000 

grant, courtesy of the Federal Government’s Murray 

Darling Basin Economic Program. The Honourable 

Damian Drum, Member for Nicholls, delivered 

the good news to an incredibly happy crowd 

on site on Thursday 8 July. 

Right:The Honourable Damian Drum. Left: Shire of 

Campaspe Mayor, Chrissy Weller, Crs Adrian Weston 

and Frank Zobec. 

“The Federal government was well aware of 

the impact on small communities caused by 

reforms to the Murray Darling Basin Water Plan”, 

Mr Drum said. “The loss of water from the region 

has come at a great cost to many, limiting their 

ability to maintain wealth. The Government’s Economic 

Grant program is designed to give communities 

like Girgarre the opportunity to develop 

enterprises and programs that will provide 

diversity and bring wealth back to their local community. 

It recognises that communities know how 

best to tackle the challenges they face, and what 

kinds of economic activity would best support 

them.” 

You have bitten off a large project”, he went 

on to say, “It is one of the better projects I’ve 

seen. But it shows what can happen when you 

dream big. I am envious of the phenomenal commitment 

of your community. These funds are to 

say thank you for your vision and hard work, but it 

represents only a fraction of the many in-kind 

hours put in by the local volunteers. It is an honour 

to contribute.” 

Chair of the Gargarro Botanic Gardens Inc and Project 

Manager, Mr Doc McDonald, said the Gargarro 

Committee had nothing to lose by submitting an application 

for a grant. “We felt we were the perfect fit 

for the Government’s program”, he said. “We had 

all the plans and permits in hand, and we knew we 

were ‘shovel-ready’ if successful. 

It is an exciting time,” he said with a huge 

smile. “We are still pinching ourselves and we are 

incredibly grateful to the Federal Government for 

their on-going support. The Café will provide employment 

opportunities, and the profits from the 

café and nursery will be part of the revenue stream 

that suppports the local community. The next 12 

months will see unprecedented activity on the site. 

The end result will be more than satisfying.” (Irene 

Labbett) 

Two very happy volunteers, Ian Wadelton, left and 

Dennis Hammond. 

Photos Jenny Wadelton and Irene Labbett


Co-ordinator’s Catch-up 

Greetings, I hope this finds you all happy, healthy and warm. As I was saying last 

month, winter slows the pace down at The Cottage, throw in lockdown 5.0 and the 

snails are passing me by hehehe. Not really, plenty to do here, just not the constant 

flow of people, which we miss. 

A couple of big news items. We have been successful on the grant front this year and 

two big projects are about to commence are; 

1. The utility room is being given a renovation with new flooring and a kitchenette being installed. Many 

additional items are also being included such as a dishwasher, hot water unit and a boiler for cuppa’s. Lot’s 

of other special features are going to be included, which will make Debra, Wendy and the groups that use 

this space very happy indeed. A huge thank you to Damian Drum and his team for the funding, which we 

received through the Australian Government, “Stronger Communities Programme”. 

2. Girgarre Community Cottage Edible Garden (we have yet to come up with a catchy name). As you are all 

aware, the Green Thumbs Nursery is relocating to Gargarro. At first we were left contemplating what would 

happen with the space left behind and how we would engage volunteers and promote community 

participation-but then we had a brain wave. During the pandemic the need for our food bank program dramatically 

increased, unfortunately and we also started a Thursday meal program to offer a “health check- in 

opportunity” and to let community members know we were thinking of them. All of this meant we needed 

more fresh fruit and veg as the quality of the produce we have been receiving has been quite poor. Hence 

let’s grow our own. This ticks all of the right boxes, reduced food miles, sustainability, fresh and in season 

produce and an activity to engage volunteers and community members. This is only stage one of a four 

stage transformation, but we are very excited and would like to thank our funding partners; Green Thumbs 

Nursery and Campaspe Shire Council. As part of the State Government’s response to the Covid 19 pandemic, 

Campaspe Shire Council was funded through the Community and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative to support 

the improvement of access to food security and social connectedness across the municipality. 

Before pictures and site works in prep for edible garden. 

Take care, bye for now Kezia


Co-ordinator’s Catch-up continued…. 

Lockdown 5.0 

We had planned to have our Christmas in July lunch on 

Tuesday the 20 July and initially due to the lockdown we 

were planning to postpone it to the following week. 

However, due to the lockdown extension it has turned into a 

community meal via delivery, so we can do a social/health 

check-in and let our isolated community members know we 

are thinking of them. 

We are now preparing 25 plates of roast pork 

with apple sauce, turkey with cranberry and a 

glazed ham. This will be accompanied by roast 

potatoes and pumpkin, peas and a gratin of 

cauliflower and broccoli. Dessert will be alternate 

plates of Christmas pudding or fruit 

mince tarts served with custard. Enjoy folks! 

Thank you to Debra and Sandra for preparing and serving the meal and Richard and Dale for undertaking 

the deliveries. Go team!


Girgarre Post Office 

As we all know, small businesses are suffering during the pandemic and this is affecting one of our 

own. We need to rally around our post office and support them during this time. 

It is important to emphasise that our local post office does not receive a wage from Australia Post, 

they earn commissions from our locals using Australia Post facilities such as - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banking with the Commonwealth, NAB, Westpac and Bendigo Bank. 

Full post office facilities including P.O Boxes 

Parcel Post (Domestic & International) 

Post Billpay 

EFTPOS Facility 

Cash out facility 

Whilst using Australia Post facilities, there are also others 

items for sale there - 

 

 

 

 

 

Milk & Bread 

Cold Drinks 

Confectionary 

Newspapers and Magazines 

Local produce (Honey) 

So instead of sitting about on your mobile or computer and doing everything online, pop down and 

support your local small business. Lets keep them open.

Girgarre Gazette August pg 6


GIRGARRE MEMORIAL HALL CENTENARY 

The centenary of the formal opening of the Girgarre Memorial Hall will be celebrated with a luncheon on 

Saturday, 5 March 2022 at the hall. All are most welcome to attend. Please spread the word to relatives 

and friends who may wish to join us in recognising this most important milestone. Any photos and/ 

or information regarding activities held at the hall would be most appreciated. (Girgarre Living History) 

Jenny Wadelton - Mobile: 0409929031 Email: jennywadelton@gmail.com 

Defibrillators-Town Directory 

Locations: 

* CFA 

* ACM 

* The Cottage 

* The Rec Reserve 

* The Hall-supper Room 

Are you interested in joining the 

Girgarre Fire Brigade? 

New members are welcome. 

Please call Shaun 0487 740 001 

and home number 58 546 536.

CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES 


FRIENDS OF GARGARRO 

CATERING AVAILABLE 

Need catering for a 

function? 

Well, the Gargarro Gardens 

Catering Team will be more 

than happy to cater for your 

needs depending on 

numbers. 

Phone Bernie Ryan for more 

info if you are planning a 

function. 

Ph: 5857 2407 

Mob: 0455 578 722

Girgarre Fire Brigade 


Despite what is happening with the Corona Virus, 

the Girgarre Fire Brigade is still available for any 

emergencies that may happen in our community. 

Hygiene is extremely important to us and we will 

endeavour to keep both you and us safe. 

Please keep in mind that now the fire restrictions 

are over, if you wish to avoid an unwanted visit 

from us, you should register your burn off at 

1800 668 511 

Girgarre Community 

Kindergarten 

To keep updated on all Kinder information 

Find us on Facebook 

Girgarre Community 

Kindergarten 

Stanhope & District Men’s Shed 

We are open three mornings a week Mon, Wed 

and Fri from 9 to 12 noon. If anyone would like 

to call in and see what is on offer they would be 

most welcome. Membership is $25 which includes 

insurance whilst at the shed. 

We offer woodwork, metal work, welding, 

leatherwork, a large range of books to read and 

a friendly cuppa at around 10am. 

Girgarre Community Cottage 

Keep up to date with future events and 

local information. 

Join us on Facebook. 

HALL BOOKINGS 

As you know, our well appointed and well used 

Girgarre Memorial Hall 

and Supper Room 

are available for hire. 

Contact 

Girgarre Post Office 

Ph: 5854 6200 

Open Monday -Thursday 10am - 3pm


Happy 90 birthday Joy! 

All of our love and wishes. We are so sorry 

that you didn’t get to spend your special 

day surrounded by family and friends, but 

know that the Cottage community are 

thinking of you with love. Love Kezia and 

the Cottage team xxx 

News from Many Makers Gallery Stanhope 

For many small businesses and particularly the Arts industry, the economics of the pandemic 

has hit hard and sadly in some cases it’s been a knock-out punch. 

MMG exhibits work from more than 40 individual Aussie Makers and I cannot help but be inspired 

to try to keep the gallery going when I admire their creations up close. My vision for Many 

Makers Gallery is to create a destination, adding to the superb arts vibe already on show 

throughout the Campaspe Shire. Viewing art & artisan made products online is certainly not as 

wonderful as visiting an arts space; just as going to a music gig is so much more of a thrill than 

watching an online music video. So please, when you can, get out there and admire and 

appreciate the arts in person and try not to allow ‘online’ to become the norm! 

New to the gallery are Armstrong’s Rivers 

Edge Olive Oil and Blacksmith Greg 

McGregor. Greg, from Tongala is well 

known for his quality metalwork. He is a 

true craftsperson and his pieces are both 

decorative and functional. The Armstrong 

family (Stanhope and Axedale) are 

producing boutique quality extra virgin 

olive oil using Frantoio olives from their 

Axedale property. It is delightfully fresh 

and robust in flavour!

Writers’ Group 

Latest Contribution 

by Maria Radanov © 2019 


IDENTITY 

My mother wore hats. I know because I inherited a whole boxful. She was a milliner with Chapeaux 

Modernes de Paris in the days when a good hat made your outfit. 

My actual memory of her face is incomplete: in the darkness someone is holding up a lamp. The light 

is shining on the side of her face, and her hair, which I remember was soft and wavy, is tucked up under 

her hat ... It was the last time she picked me up and held me, and I did not see her again. I was not yet 

three. 

Mamie brought me up – my grand-mère, who also had other grandchildren, Géraud and Anicette, 

with whom I played daily. One time, when I was about ten, we had a dispute. 

“… and besides,” said Anicette, “Mamie is not even your grand-mère. She is only ours!” 

My dear, wonderful Mamie – still and forever my Mamie. “Yes, child, it is true,” she told me that day. 

“But I love you no less. What else would I have done? Sent you to an orphanage, never to know the love 

and warmth of a family? Unthinkable!” 

Other children in our village had also lost parents in the war and dwelt with relatives. Why should my 

situation be any different? I knew that my mother, widowed early in the war, lived with me in a room in 

Mamie’s house. People came that dark night, Mamie said, to take her to a safe place. Someone had 

informed the local administration of the German occupation forces of certain clandestine activities. 

Names had been given. It was imperative to leave at once … 

“But – the war ended five years ago. Why has my mother not returned?” I demanded of Mamie. 

Sometimes we come to believe things simply because of how they appear. I suppose I did not really 

understand until my teenage years when I began to read the stories of the heroes and heroines of the 

Résistance. Was my mother was one of these? Nothing has ever come to light of what happened to her or 

her companions of that night. Were they caught after all and immediately got rid of? Did they escape and 

possibly meet their end elsewhere? I have never found answers. Those who knew have never told. 

Tracking her name, Lefeuvre, led everywhere and nowhere, and in any case, the name may well have 

been false. My searches of existing records found only that the salon of Chapeaux Modernes de Paris had 

disappeared in the war years, along with the Yaakovwitz family who owned it. 

A while ago, it occurred to me to have a mitochondrial DNA test through a genealogical site, 

to determine my ancestry even if not my immediate parentage. It seems that I have discernable genetic 

variations found in certain people who settled in parts of Eastern Europe centuries ago. Over time, with 

each new persecution, Ashkenazim have left in droves to relocate westward – Prague, Berlin, Paris. 

London, and beyond … 

I have posted on the genealogical site the name I know my mother called me before Mamie changed 

it – with good reason at the time, I suppose – to Jocelyn. I have boldly linked it with two other possibilities 

that have not surfaced in my own documentation. Perhaps – who knows – in the virtual world of 

cyberspace, before I die, someone may recognise this name: Rivkah Yaakovwitz, born 1940, Paris. 

Maria Radanov is a member of the Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group. Members are diverse in interests, ages and backgrounds. 

This makes for some very interesting and informative discussion while sharing stories, poetry, and the problems of 

the writer’s craft. The KTHWs’G has produced a book – Celebrating Women, a collection of original written works and art from 

the community, and is for sale at $20 from the Kyabram Town Hall and online from the writers’ group link on Facebook and the 

KTH website: kyabramtownhall.com.au Direct contact: kyabramwritersgroup@gmail.com


Girgarre Open Gardens Festival 

Sunday 24 th October 2021 

Save The Date! 

Beautiful gardens, high tea at Bonshaw Estate, Artists, Musicians & Flora Demonstrations. Tickets $20. 

All funds raised directly supporting the 

Girgarre Community Car and Friends of Gargarro Botanical Gardens. 

More details in Gazette soon. 

Latest updates on Facebook 

‘Open Gardens Festival – Girgarre & Surrounds’ 

Girgarre Community Group INC 

Crochet 

Group 

Annual General Meeting 

Monday 13 September 2021 

7pm at the Girgarre Memorial Hall Supper 

Room 

We are always looking for new committee 

members and if you are interested, please 

drop by the Cottage to collect a nomination 

form or one can be emailed to you. 

Management Committee members play a 

vital role in serving their communities and 

bring passion, commitment, skills and 

experience to the Neighbourhood House that 

they lead. If you are new to committees, 

there is no need to worry. You will be 

provided with all of the information you 

need; role descriptions, induction packages, 

as well as ongoing support and advice from 

The Cottage team. 

Starting Thursday 15 July 

@ 10am Stanhope Business Centre 

This class will be led by the very talented Kaysha Warren, 

with Wendy Douglas and Lyn Emmett assisting. 

The initial class is at 11am but future times will be discussed. 

The cost is $2 per session 

This group is open to the new, experienced and curious, 

everyone is welcome. 

Group projects and individual works will be undertaken, 

whatever makes you HAPPY! 

Meet, greet with a cuppa and a chat. 

Enquiries please contact Kezia on 0404 686 344 

All enquiries please contact Kezia on - 

5854 64 82 or email: 

girgarrenh@bigpond.com


Tongala & District Memorial 

Aged Care Service Inc. 

Serving the Community since 1925 

R.M McHale Hostel, Koraleigh Nursing Home 

for planned & emergency respite care & 

permanent residential aged care 

Deakin Village – retirement rental units 

Memorial Drive Retirement Village 

For further information contact: 

Sarah Tee, 18 Purdey St, Tongala Vic. 3621 

Phone: 03 5859 0800 

Email: admin@tongalaagedcare.com.au 

“Care in a Friendly Town”


Do You Need Assistance with filling out the Census? 

Girgarre Community Cottage will be open on Monday to Thursday (9th- 

12th) August from 10am 

We are happy to help you fill out your census. 

No Appointment Necessary (It may be busy or it may not, depending on 

how many people require our help.) 

Enquiries Contact Kezia on 5484 6482 or 

0404 686 344


Girgarre Playgroup 

Proudly run by the Girgarre Community Cottage and facilitated by Bernie Smith. 

Playgroup is located at Girgarre Community Kindergarten-2 School Road, Girgarre. 

Playgroup resumes 2 August, 10-12pm. It is free and open to 0-5year olds. Siblings are welcome and NO 

BOOKINGS are needed. Please bring your own snacks. Covid safe procedures are followed as directed by 

the Department of Health. 

Please support this wonderful group, all are welcomed with open arms (at a 1.5m distance!) Bring a 

friend, use it or lose it people!!!! Enquiries Bernie 0448 269 249 or Kezia 5854 6482 

Expressions of interest are being sort for a Playgroup leader, 3 hours a week-all enquiries please contact 

Kezia on 5854 6482. 

Follow us on Facebook Girgarre Playgroup 

Position Available 

Relief Playgroup Leader (possibility of 3 hours a week ongoing tenure-casual). Mondays 9.30am-12.30pm. 

Purpose of the Position 

To support children and their families to engage in the Playgroup. To offer support, guidance and liaise 

with other children’s services to ensure the optimum outcomes for each child. To offer support to 

families in need and refer to other services when required. 

Attitudes 

It is essential that the person in this position is caring and compassionate and able to interact with people 

from all walks of life, including people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. A 

passion for community development and a drive to maximise the opportunities the Cottage can provide is 

also essential. 

This a great opportunity for a parent with young children. Please contact Kezia for more details.


THE FOUR PILLARS OF GIRGARRE 

WHO WE ARE 

The Girgarre 

Development Group 

Celebrating the Achievements 

of our town. 

Building a Sustainable and 

Vibrant Community. 

Education 

The Girgarre Primary School 

Preparing a Path to the Future 

The Girgarre Community Kindergarten 

We aim to achieve an environment where everyone belongs, 

feels welcomed, valued and respected, while providing 

learning opportunities for children 

through exploration and play. 

The Community Cottage 

The Community Centre exists to help, 

support and encourage people of this rural 

area to enrich their lives by developing 

friendships and new learning skills. 

Sport 

The Girgarre Recreation Reserve 

The Girgarre Football Netball Club 

The Girgarre Tennis Club 

The Girgarre Cricket Club 

Our active and vibrant community, working together 

CONTACT THE COTTAGE 

Girgarre Community Group Inc. 

(The Cottage) 

A1601 ABN: 66 944 230 131. 

27 Olympic St. (P.O. Box 35), Girgarre, 3624 

Phone: (03) 5854 6482 Fax: (03) 5854 6484 

http://girgarre.com.au/girgarre-community-cottage 

E-mail: girgarrenh@bigpond.com 

Coordinator: Kezia Talbot 

Connect with us on Facebook. Girgarre Community Cottage 

www.girgarre.com.au 

The Girgarre Gazette 

Do you have something you would like us to share? 

Deadline for publication is the 20th of the month 

Email: girgarregazette@yahoo.com.au 

Proudly sponsored by 

ADVERTISE WITH US 

The Girgarre Gazette is published and distributed 

electronically as well as in print to over 400 people via the 

Girgarre Post Office. It is also available at: Rob Varcoe’s shop, 

228 Allan St Kyabram; Nanneella Store, Rushworth & District 

Community Bank; Stanhope and is published on the Girgarre 

Website. wwwgirgarre.com.au 

The Gazette is produced for the benefit of the wider 

Girgarre community by the Girgarre Community Group Inc. 

(The Cottage). 

Join our email list! Drop us a line 

EMAIL: girgarregazette@yahoo.com.au 

Advertising 

Advertising space is available. 

Contact the Cottage or the 

Gazette for details. 

The items published and the views expressed in this publication are those 

of the contributors, and not necessarily those of the Editor or the 

publisher of the Gazette


Qigong 

Tai Chi 

COME ALONG and join 

Faye Sizeland 

on Mondays 

1pm held at the Girgarre Hall 

ONLY $5.00 for a class 

GIRGARRE TENNIS CLUB AGM 

Girgarre Tennis Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on 

Tuesday the 24th of August, 2021, starting at 6:30pm. 

Any adults interested in playing senior tennis or parents 

with children interesting in playing junior tennis in the 

coming season are encouraged to attend. 

Nominations for President, Secretary and Treasurer will be 

open. 

We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone 

wanting to play in the upcoming 2021/22 junior and senior 

competitions, as well as Hot Shots for children below 

competition age. Please advise of interest at the AGM or by 

contacting the Club contacts listed below. 

For further details or to lodge apologies, please contact Club 

President, Josh Maudsley on 0400546766, or Secretary, 

Fiona Smith on 0408502274. 

Friends of the Gardens 

(Gargarro) 

A.G.M. Sunday 22nd 

August. 

12.30pm 

Sausage sizzle followed by 

The Annual General Meeting 

at 

1pm. 

Location: New Green 

Thumbs Nursery, Winter Rd 

Girgarre 

*Covid regulations will 

apply.


Kyabram 

Bakery 

135 Allan St 

5852 1208 

SHEPPARTON WORKWEAR & SAFETY 

189 – 197 High Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 

FOR ALL YOUR WORKWEAR CORPORATE WEAR 

AND EMBROIDERY 

Ph.: 5831 4838 

Fax: 5831 1696 

Email: sales@sheppartonworkwear.com.au 

Website: www.sheppartonworkwear.com.au


Girgarre Seniors 

Before the latest lockdown, our Seniors enjoyed an intergenerational activity day. It was lovely to see 

the young and younger working together to enjoy technology.


Group Name Details Contact name Contact number 

The Girgarre Community Group Inc. President Duncan Rodrick 0427 391 706 

The Girgarre Community Cottage 

3rd Monday 7pm 

Coordinator Kezia Talbot 5854 6482 

0404 686 344 

Girgarre Seniors Tuesdays 10:45am Debra Stelzer 5854 6482 

Words on Wheels 

Girgarre Cottage 

Discuss chosen books 

3rd Thursdays 6pm 

The Cottage 5854 6482 

Girgarre Green Thumbs Nursery Nursery Sales Loraine Warde 0438 546 237 

Girgarre Open Garden Committee Open Garden Festival Loraine Warde 58546236/0438 546 237 

Girgarre Playgroup 0-5 years 

Monday 10-12pm, 

Jigarre Ukulele (J-Ukes) 

1st & 3rd Wed (5th) 1:30pm 

Girgarre Kindergarten 

Begins 2nd week of term 

Play/learn with others 

Girgarre Cottage 

Bernie Smith 5854 6482 

Lyn Cosham 5859 0297 

Girgarre Patchwork Quilters 

Fridays 9:30am 

Quilters and sewing group 

Memorial Hall 

Nola Marke 5854 8226 

Girgarre Line Dancers 

Thursdays 2pm $7 

Carpet Bowls-Thursdays 7:15pm April 

to August 

Memorial Hall Gloria Atkins 0400 539 778 

All ages. 

Memorial Hall 

Theo George 

Rob Varcoe 

0428 740 976 

0409 975 997 

Girgarre Community Kindergarten Lead Educator Robyn Swan 5854 6368 

Girgarre Primary School Principal Peter Caldow 5854 6275 

Girgarre Returned Services League 

1st Tuesdays 7pm. Feb-Nov 

Girgarre Country Fire Authority 

1st Monday 7:30pm 

Stanhope/Girgarre Lions Club 

2nd Wednesday 7pm 

President 

RSL Club Room 

Captain 

CFA Meeting Room 

President 

Stanhope Hotel 

Laurie Young 0429 009 515 

5854 6303 

Maree Gadzinski 5854 6264 

Avis Weller 5854 6383 

Girgarre Community Church 

Sundays 9:30am 

Christian Church Ron Gregory 5854 6382 

Stanhope and District Men’s Shed 

Mon, Wed, Fri. 9am-12 

Have fun and create. 

3 Tivey Rd. Stanhope 

Des Crichton 0457 300 321 

Girgarre Facilities Committee 

Girgarre Memorial Hall 

Girgarre Recreational Reserve 

Memorial Hall (Bookings) 

Recreation Reserve 

Sandy & Barry 

Darren Butler 

5854 6200 

0427 546 332 

Girgarre Development Group (DGD) 

Last Tuesday, Jan-Nov 7:30pm 

Girgarre Improvements 

Memorial Hall 

Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Gargarro Project Gargarro Botanic Gardens Athol McDonald 5854 6324 

Friends of Gargarro Garden - 

working Bee 4th Sunday of month 

Chairperson Bernie Ryan 5857 2407 

Girgarre Craft Market 

2nd Sundays. 8:30-12 

Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Girgarre Farmer’s Market Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Jigarre Jammers. Feb to Nov 

4th Saturday 10:30-4pm $2 

Acoustic Music Irene Labbett 0429 149 246 

Girgarre Living History 

Book title “Girgarre” 

Record of local history 

Athol McDonald 

Jenny Wadelton 

5854 6324 

5852 2301 

Girgarre Football/Netball Club President Brendon Nicholson 0413 022 398 

Girgarre Cricket Club President Mick Coyne 0488 296 566 

Girgarre Tennis Club 

President 

Secretary 

Josh Maudsley 

Fiona Smith 

0400 546 766 

0408 502 274


COTTAGE SERVICES AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 

COTTAGE HOURS. The Cottage is 

open 10am to 3pm, Monday to 

Thursday at 27 Olympic Street, 

Girgarre. Coordinator: Kezia Talbot. 

Telephone: 5854 6482 for services 

listed below. 

COTTAGE SERVICES. 

FOOD BANK. Food parcel available for 

those in need. Confidentiality ensured. 

Available Monday to Thursday 10am to 

3pm. 

COMMUNITY CAR. Information and criteria 

for bookings. Contact The 

Cottage. 

SENIOR'S GROUP. Meet weekly for 

outings or social events. Meet Tuesdays 

10am at the Cottage. 

UTILITIES ROOM FOR HIRE. Need a 

space to hold a meeting, do some training, 

hold an event or activity? The Cottage 

has a room for hire including tea & 

coffee. 

Tai Chi with Faye Sizeland. Classes are 

at the Hall Mondays 1.00pm, $5.00 per 

session. 

ITEMS TO HIRE Specialty items 

including shower chairs, walkers, porta 

cots, child's car seat, wheel chair, baby 

bath, high chair, walking sticks. 

FREE PLAYGROUP Mondays 10am to 

12pm. Held at the Girgarre Kindergarten. 

DONATE CLEAN DENIM Ros makes it 

into quilts. Stains don't matter. 

DONATE ITEMS TO HELP OTHERS Spectacles 

, mobile phones, routers, bras, 

baby items, mastectomy items, cotton 

clothing suitable for Fijian climate 

www.upliftbras.org. Plastic lids off soft 

drink bottles, juices and water bottles 

for Envision. 

BOOK SWAP Leave a book and take 

one. Free Service at the Cottage. 

GIRGARRE (CAMPASPE) REGIONAL 

LIBRARY Borrow a book, DVDs, talking 

books - thousands of titles can be ordered 

& delivered to The Cottage. Book 

online at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/ 

library 

PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Leave your 

scripts for collection and return. Free 

service at the Cottage 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. Teach a class, 

join the committee or help out at the 

nursery. 

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 

GIRGARRE PRE-SCHOOL 

Enrolments welcome anytime 

www.kyabramkindergaten.com.au or 

phone 0428 738 147 

GIRGARRE MEMORIAL HALL HIRE . 

Available for your next event. All bookings: 

Phone The Post Office5854 6200 

STANHOPE MEN'S SHED Open Mon, 

Wed & Fri, 9am to Noon. Tea & coffee, 

chat, computers, wood and metal lathes. 

Phone Des 0457 300 321 

WORDS ON WHEELS Everyone 

welcome. Stimulating discussions on 

topical subjects. 4th Thursday 6pm. 

Phone Cottage 5854 6482. ($5 includes a 

meal) 

PLAY A UKULELE? - the J-Ukes meet on 

the 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Wednesday in the 

Cottage Utility room from 1.30 - 4pm 

($2). All welcome. ON HOLD 

Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday take aways. 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH AND DINNER 

MONDAY – FRIDAY $10.00 LUNCHES AVAILABLE 

Come in, relax and enjoy our fabulous 

modern facilities 

82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431 

www.kyabramclub.com.au 

office@kyabramclub.com.au 

QUALITY BISTRO DINING, SUN SHADED PLAYGROUND, 

FOXTEL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, OFF STREET PARKING, 

SPORTS BAR, LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH 

BARBEQUE FACILITIES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, TAB, 

KENO AND EFTPOS FACILITIES. 

Kyabram Club Keep up to date on FaceBook


Do you need $250? Come and see us for your PSB 

Power Saving Bonus (PBS)-I have finally ironed out the wrinkles in the application process and it now 

takes approximately 5 mins to complete. If you would like to apply for this, please note I am available 

Monday to Thursday 10-3pm. 

Launched by the State Government on 1 February 2021, the $250 PSB is a financial package designed to 

assist the most vulnerable energy consumers in Victoria. The $250 PSB is a one-off payment available to 

over 900,000 eligible Victorian households with at least one eligible concession card holder. The $250 

bonus will be available from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022 and will be limited to one payment per 

eligible households. We (Neighbourhood Houses) have partnered with NHVic and Good Shepherd to offer 

our assistance in helping people lodge their 

application. All you need to do is ring me 

(5854 6482 or 04043686 344) . Please bring 

a copy of your latest bill, pension/seniors 

card and your bank details if you do not 

wish to receive a cheque. 

Please note due to Covid19, we can now do 

this over the phone, have the above 

mentioned information at hand and call me 

on the provided number on a Friday 9-3pm. 

2-3PM


Girgarre Football Netball Club 

Draw will be Thursday the 5 August 

Congratulations to Kerisha Milnes, 

who played her 200th game for 

Girgarre on the 10 of July 

Check out GFNC Facebook 

page for upcoming events 

and current information for 

all our teams.

Girgarre Gazette August pg 24

August Final 24 pg 2021

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?