September Gazette 2021

Girgarre Gazette 

September pg 

Gazette 

The Girgarre 

A Girgarre Cottage Publication A September July 2020 2021 

Lockdown 6.0 

GRAEME LEAK 

WITH NEWS FROM 

SCOTLAND 

“Eco Opera” 

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Graeme Leak... 

Girgarre Gazette September pg 2 

GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS 

Hi everybody , greetings from Scotland. it’s been a long while since I’ve seen you all. I do hope you are all well and 

safe and surviving the crazy times. Here’s a bit of an update on the work that I have been doing lately. 

During 2020 I made a new solo performance piece called SAVED. It’s a retro-mechanical music theatre show, by 

that I mean the show is full of new sounds made with old technology that I play in a new way. It was due to premiere 

at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, however it was impossible to guess whether the festival would actually go 

ahead when we were planning last March - April. So we decided to make a film of the show and this film has been 

screening as part of a DIGITAL Edinburgh Festival. It has had some very good reviews and my hope is that the film 

of the show will be the launchpad for the live version to tour theatres and concert halls when they open up again 

in the near future. I am on a promise that the Australian premiere will be at the Girgarre Memorial Hall! If you’ve 

like to find out more about SAVED please take a look at my website www.graemeleak.com. 

NATURE AMPLIFIED 

The other project that we have underway is called Eco Opera. Eco Opera is a set of bespoke musical instruments 

that are ‘played’ by wind, rain and animals, located in here in Scotland. 

The ‘instruments’ in Eco Opera are: 

Sonic Tube - a length of tube that captures beautiful droning sounds via a microphone. 

Bird Feeder - a set of perches with guitar strings on them for the birds to ‘play’ as they strut, flap and peck their 

way around the nuts and seeds 

Amplified Fence - a run of high tensile fence wire has microphones fitted on the posts. The slightest touch of the 

wire sets off amazing sounds. We set up feeding trays under the wire so the birds land on it and ‘play’ it as well. 

We have asked Wallace Williams and Rob Axen if they might help us to create a duplicate set of ‘instruments’ and 

we plan to record a global version of the piece. Wallace has built a bird-feeder guitar and both Rob and Wallace 

are going to rig an amplified fence. In September, Patrick Cronin (who was the producer for ‘Spirit Rising’ in 2018) 

will be heading to Girgarre with film maker Cobie Orger to film the sonic tube, the amplified fence and the bird 

feeder guitar over a few days. Hazel and I will be filming and recording at exactly the same time here in the UK. 

We are going to edit the whole lot together to create a beautiful two-hour episode of amplified environmental 

music and sound and we will premiere this film in Girgarre at the Market in October.


Co-ordinator’s Catch-up 

Greetings, I hope this finds you all happy, healthy and sane! Lockdown 6.0, 

oh my goodness this one hit fast and too close to home. I had my first 

Covid19 test and stint in “Iso”, only 36 hours (before receiving a negative 

result) but it was confronting not being able to leave the house. Up until 

now I have had relative freedom, working, homeschooling and being able to 

do groceries once a week-but the “Iso” experience was not pleasant - so 

thoughts and sympathies go to all who are going through it. Please know 

that we here, at The Cottage are here to help you if you need assistance. 

We have been picking up pharmacy parcels, delivering food and providing 

phone support. 

Lockdown Update. 

It is now more difficult to cancel things 

then it is to plan them. So as you will 

notice in this edition, activities and events 

are still listed. If we are in a lockdown, 

these WILL NOT GO AHEAD. If you are able 

to check our “socials-Facebook and 

Instagram” for updates, please do. If you 

are unable to access these avenues and 

are not sure, please ring us on 5854 6482. 

Power Saving Bonus-PSB 

Power Saving Bonus is now available via 

telephone, $250 is better in your pocketespecially 

at the moment. It takes 5 mins, 

just make sure you have a copy of your 

latest bill, pension card and account details 

on hand. Please ring 5854 64 82. If we 

don not answer( as we are swamped with 

calls,) please leave your name and number 

and we will get back to you ASAP. 

“The Butterfly Patch” GCC Edible Garden 

In between lockdowns-our very happy seniors enjoying the sun! 

(Name in progress-will make sense when you see the upcoming 

photo’s). Our edible garden, is looking fabulous! We cannot wait to 

show you the latest updates in the next Gazette edition, stay tuned— 

it is very exciting. 

Take care, 

Bye for now, Kezia 

Food Parcels available Monday to Friday 

Meals available (delivered to your door) 

Tuesday and Thursday 

Enquiries/orders 

5854 6482


Co-ordinator’s Catch-up continued…. 

AGM Monday 13 September 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. 

This AGM will be in a streamlined meeting due to Covid19, ensure you arrive by 6.55pm as the meeting 

will start promptly at 7. Please ensure if you are going to attend that you RSVP to The cottage by Thursday 

9 September. 

For those of you who do not know 

Richard let me introduce him. Richard is 

a lovely man who is our Vice President 

on the Committee of Management and 

volunteers his time on a Thursday to 

deliver our community meal. 

With Richard is Murray, my fur-boy who 

has become a regular at The Cottage. 

Murray’s quiet, gentle nature is proving 

to be a hit with our senior’s and all who 

pop in and visit.


News from Many Makers Gallery Stanhope 

The Gallery seems to be closed more than it has been open; however I truly appreciate the support of the local 

community in the short period that the gallery was open during August. 

The weather is warming up and hopefully as restrictions ease we will see more movement in the area and the 

wonderful events which we are becoming known for will happen and there will be more exciting times ahead. 

I am inspired every day by creative people and the ‘doers’ in our community – those that think and act in a way 

which indicates they have vision and high expectations for our district to become a thriving cultural and 

creative destination. This potential is what I felt when I first moved to the area, and although my confidence in 

this (and myself) has wavered over the last 12 months, I am always drawn back to the ‘light’ of what the future 

offers. We have enormous pride in our past; but we also have hope, courage and a vision for the future. 

I look forward to greeting you at MMG soon! In the meantime, I would love for you to follow the Facebook & 

instagram pages @manymakersgallery – like, share and invite others. If you have visited and like what you saw, 

please consider completing a Google review – they really help! Word of mouth is great too - tell people about 

the gallery and encourage them to visit when they can. 

Pictured is a lovely mixed media artwork by Mary 

Kennedy, featuring textiles & acrylic paint. 

Deb 0418252715


SEPTEMBER 2021 

KYABRAM 

TOWN HALL GALLERY 

OPEN 10-4 Mon-Sat 

www.kyabramtownhall.com.au 0490 371 641 5852 1546 

EXHIBITIONS IN SEPTEMBER 

EXPERIENCING PLACE 

Contemporary Art 

BEVERLEY DOWD & 

AMANDA HOCKING 

“INVERSION work by 

Splinter Contemporary Artists 

ELVIS PRESLEY— 

MEMORABILIA 

REMINISCE WEDDING 

GOWNS from 1910 to 

2010 many from 

local brides ends 

28th Sept. 

Gallery Shop & 

Book Shop open


GIRGARRE MEMORIAL HALL CENTENARY 

The photo above was taken on the occasion of a fancy dress ball which took place in the Girgarre 

Memorial Hall on Wednesday 4 August, 1937. More than 50 couples attended the event with excellent 

dance music provided by the Merrymakers orchestra 

of Rochester. Held in aid of hall funds, the ball 

was an outstanding success both socially and 

financially. 

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. 

Jenny Wadelton - Mobile: 0409929031

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

Girgarre Gazette September pg 10

Writers’ Group 

Latest Contribution 

by Mirrku Tynkkanen © 2021 


What if …? 

I had nothing to do. 

I had already cleaned the house throughout the week, made extra meals for the freezer and all the 

gardening was done. I looked around and thought, Now what? The day was beautiful, the sun was out 

and only a mild breeze. My runners were just waiting to be put on. 

“OK, that’s it! We are going for a walk,” I said to my little dog Bonnie. With runners and the leash 

on – off we went. 

Halfway around the block, there was a garage sale at a house I had visited for years with my mother 

when I was young. John and Mary Brown and their children had been friends with our family for as 

long as I could remember. Until my mother told Mrs Brown that I had seen her husband kissing another 

woman. Soon after, her husband disappeared. Hmm … I wonder what happened to him? 

Anyway – Mother never went back, and we were not allowed to go to play there again. Of course, I 

could not walk past the house without checking what was there. As I was inspecting all the items, memories 

flooded back of my mother and me sitting in the kitchen, enjoying a cup of tea and scones. Bonnie 

barked and brought me back to the present. From the corner of my eye, I noticed a book that I had 

been looking out for, for ages. It was only a couple of dollars as well! Thankfully, I had some money with 

me. 

As I continued walking, I glanced at the book, pleased with myself for stopping at the garage sale 

and how cheap the book was. Once home, I released Bonnie, gave her a snack, took a packet of chips 

and bottle of water for myself, and went outside to my swing seat to enjoy the book. Then Bonnie 

jumped up on the seat, paws on my chest, her tongue in my mouth! Yuk! I was so startled that the book 

dropped to the ground! I reached out to pick it up when the seat swung back – and I slid down towards 

the ground. Suddenly the swing rolled forward, hit my butt and the book went flying! Bonnie saw it go, 

jumped up and got hold of it. 

“Please Bonnie, give it to me!” But she just looked at my face with her head rolling to the side. 

As I pulled it from her mouth, an envelope fell out. I saw “Mary” written on the front. A bit of a 

shock and a shiver went through me, as my name is Mary, too! 

With a shaking hand I noted the tinge of yellow – so it was old, the envelope still sealed. Hmm. 

What if I open it? What would be inside? 

What if I leave it alone? 

What if it was something important? 

What if it was a love letter? 

What if the husband with the lover had written a “Dear Mary” letter? 

I kept thinking – I have to find out who this Mary is. What if she wanted it back after all this time? 

Or what if Mr Brown had found out that it was me who had seen him kissing the woman?… and it was 

once meant for me? 

My eyes kept going to the envelope. 

Oh… do I… or won’t I? As I rubbed my sore knee I thought, Yes. I deserve to know the truth about this 

Mary! 

Carefully I opened the envelope. I took the folded piece of paper out, holding it for a while, looking 

up at the sky, then I turned my eyes to it to read: 

“Dear Mary,” it said, “here is the recipe for the ANZAC biscuits you asked for. Anne.” 

Mirkku Tynkkanen is a member of the Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group. With members diverse in interests, ages and backgrounds, there are some 

very interesting and informative discussions while sharing stories, poetry, and the problems of the writer’s craft. KTHWs’G is hosting a writers’ workshop 

on October 9 2021 ($30). Information – as well as for our recent book of original written and art works, Celebrating Women ($20) – can be found on the 

KTHWs’G site on Facebook, and the KTH website: kyabramtownhall.com.au , or by 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? 

If you have not yet completed your census, Girgarre Community Cottage 

are able to assist you. 

We are happy to help you fill out your census. 

Please phone to book an appointment. 

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.


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 

QUALITY BISTRO DINING, SUN SHADED PLAYGROUND, 

FOXTEL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, OFF STREET PARKING, 

SPORTS BAR, LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH 

BARBEQUE FACILITIES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, TAB, 

82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431 

www.kyabramclub.com.au 

KENO AND EFTPOS FACILITIES. 

office@kyabramclub.com.au Kyabram Club Keep up to date on FaceBook


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


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 

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The planning 

process 

included 

brainstorming as a group with our ideas 

over many group times. Ideas included 

needing a "pink" wedding cake, the bride 

having a flower girl and lots of dancing! 

On the wedding day the children as a 

group helped to make a "wedding sign", 

bake the wedding cake (pink of course), 

organise the outside ceremony with 

chairs and dress up for the event. 

The wedding was a simple affair with a 

high five between the bride and groom 

before a "dance party" and enjoying the 

yummy wedding cake. 

We also celebrated and commemorated 

the Olympics with exploring various facets 

including the sports, the Olympic 

Rings and we even held our very own 

kinder Olympics! 


Did you know Girgarre Community Kindergarten held a "pretend" wedding 

late July. 

Over a lunchtime during a kindergarten session two children declared 

they were going to get married to each other ...... educators questioned 

the children about their knowledge of weddings. The ideas were many 

and with this we decided as a group we should plan for a wedding. 

Robyn Swan. Lead Educator, 

Girgarre Community Kindergarten.


Attention: 2022 Three and/or Four Year Old Group Families: 

Please be aware if you have not enrolled for 2022 three and/or four year old group at Girgarre Community 

Kindergarten that the enrolment procedure has changed. 

Kindergarten Enrolments for Girgarre Community Kindergarten will now be completed by Campaspe 

Council from now-on. 

The Campaspe website is https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Children-families/ 

Kindergartens alternatively if you have any questions regarding enrolling please call Campaspe Council: 

1300 666 535. All future enrolments will be processed through Campaspe Council. 

All families who have previously enrolled for 2022 via KPMC earlier in the year- your enrolments are in 

the system. Offers of your child's 2022 kindergarten placement will be made in the next few weeks.


Respect for: | 

self | others | learning | environment 

Here is a small collection of what’s been happening here at Girgarre Primary….fitness track has been created 

many thanks to the Dickman family for all their gear in preparing and spreading. Then we have had 

several arty activities with our Regional Arts, Victoria creative worker, Kym Patten. Plywood silhouettes 

(kindly cut out by the Stanhope Men’s Shed) rock painting..these rocks will be added to our stone riverbed, 

over by the fitness track. And a double whammy with Pyjama Day colliding with Jump Rope for 

Heart…both fundraising events organised by our very active Junior School Council. Our active school grant 

has seen us purchase a very challenging fitness playground, which has been installed in our tree 

line. This facility will be able to be utilised by all of the Girgarre Community. We are just waiting for the 

boxing and soft fall to make it safe as houses! 

Covid has made a mess of our students being at school but a huge thank you to the staff for organising a 

viable remote learning package and for the parents 

and students for having a go. Frustrating 

times for all our community. Peter Caldow- 

Pricipal


Education Matters-Girgarre Primary School 

Kym, our Creative Worker, is busily working with our students on several projects. Covid lockdowns are affecting the program 

but nevertheless some fantastic art pieces have been created. It is the process of discovering, experimenting and seeing what 

works and what doesn’t that has captivated the imagination of our children. 

Di is continuing to support our children by providing instruction of ukulele and guitar on a Friday. This is available to Gr 3-6 children 

only at this stage. 

Our fitness playground equipment is to be installed in the week beginning 16 th August. The fitness track through the tree line 

looks magnificent. Thanks to the Dickman workforce who dug out the base and laid the crushed rock. 

4 of our Gr 5/6 children have been offered placement at this year’s 

Somers Camp. Clarification is still being sought as to whether children 

from different schools can attend…that and the fact the camp 

is located on the Mornington Peninsular. The camp is scheduled 

towards the end of this term.


Jigarre Jammin’ — We’re making Music 

Camp – 23 -26 September 2021 

Planning any event is a see-saw of changing rules at the moment, isn’t it. 

Things can change with the blink of an eye, as we all know. Nonetheless, Jigarre Jammin’ team are planning 

to hold one of their popular camp weekends from the 23 -26 September. All Covid rules in place at 

the time will apply, including checking in with either a QR code or signing the book. Registering to come 

to the weekend will be mandatory for campers, as it is for those attending the Saturday session only, due 

to limited numbers. The Sunday morning old time Gospel singing session will be held in the hall from 10 

until 11am, not in the church. We appreciate the support everyone has offered in the past by adhering to 

the rules in place at the time. We want our volunteers, and visitors alike to have a safe and enjoyable 

weekend of music. Stay safe everyone. Contact : Irene 0429 149 246 for more info. 

Girgarre Moosic Muster to Return in January 2022 

Plans are afoot to bring back the Girgarre Moosic Muster in January 2022. The 2021 festival was cancelled 

due to the Covid pandemic. However, the resilient Girgarre community has not let the constantly evolving 

Covid situation deter them from once again looking to the future. “We have worked hard over many years 

to develop some great events,” Chair of the Girgarre Development Group, Jan Smith said recently. “It 

doesn’t make sense to have a ‘wait and see’ attitude for 2022,” she said. “Covid is just a set-back, not a 

deterrent to building on to the wonderful achievements of our small community. The uncertain times 

may still impact our plans - but for now - planning for a Covid safe Muster is going ahead.” 

“The past 12 months has seen us gain valuable experience in planning events while things are so fluid. We 

are putting that experience to good use. At the moment, the design of the 2022 festival is focussing on 

working with the current regulations to create a Moosic Muster that is easy for our wonderful volunteers 

to manage, one that also provides a safe and enjoyable event for the public. It will mean some changes to 

the running and programming everyone has become accustomed to in the past, but it is promising to be a 

wonderful week of activities and music. Something for everyone to look forward to.” 

Keep an eye on the Girgarre web page for updates. www.girgarre.com.au and Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/825297504176109 pages for updates on the January 2022 Moosic 

Muster, Jigarre Jammin’ and the Girgarre Markets.


Girgarre Football Netball Club 

2021 – the season that was, and then wasn’t, and then was again, and then wasn’t 

(you get the picture!) At the time of writing, we have just had the final two rounds 

cancelled due to Lockdown 7.0, in what was already a compromised fixture with not 

all teams being able to face up against each other due to previous lockdowns during the season. 

It was what we all expected however, and I think most people have been happy to just be able to get 

out and play football and netball with their mates after the cancellation of season 2020. However, it 

would be devastating to get through to the end and not be able to play finals. This is what the clubs 

and KDL Executive are currently working through right now, with no idea of where this current outbreak 

will go but putting into place options for a final’s series. This may mean a restructuring of what 

the finals will look like, and instead of running over four weekends, it may be less. 

It is the first year in a while that we have both our A and B grade netball teams in the top 6, so we 

hope to get things up and running again soon so we can see them play to their full potential and hopefully 

become 2021 Premiers. 

Whilst we may not be currently out on the track and court, there is still lots of work taking place behind 

the scenes. Our major raffle has just recently commenced and due to not being able to hand out 

physical tickets, we hope that people will still buy and sell tickets virtually. Money can be deposited 

directly into our bank account with details for tickets texted to Tenealle on 0439 462 226. The raffle 

will be drawn on Saturday 2 nd October which is meant to be our Presentation Night. We hope that this 

will still be able to be held as planned. 

Bank details: BSB – 633000 Acc – 15085 0899 

Use Raffle_Surname as your reference 

Stay safe and look out for one another!! 

Keep up to date with everything that is happening (and not happening) on our Facebook page Girgarre 

Football Netball Club. 

Check out GFNC Facebook 

page for upcoming 

events and current 

information for all our 

teams.


GIRGARRE TENNIS CLUB 

Girgarre Tennis Club is now taking names for the upcoming season for both junior and senior 

players. The first junior training will take place on 9th September, COVID restrictions allowing. If 

you or your child is interested in playing, please get in touch with Club Secretary, Fiona Smith, on 

0408 502 274, or send an email to girgarretc@outlook.com 

The free Hotshots program for children 

aged 3-8 will run from late October. 

If you have a child interesting in joining in, 

you can register your interest, using the 

above contact details, to be kept in the 

loop. This program is a fun way to learn 

the basics of tennis and develop gross 

motor skills. 

Girgarre Tennis Club wishes to thank 

outgoing President Josh Maudsley for his 

service to the club and welcomes 

Jason Saunders as our new President. 

2-3PM


Rushworth and District Community Bank is excited and proud to announce that we have appointed a new 

Branch Manager. Bridget Dwyer comes from Shepparton with a passion for Community Banking and 

experience in understanding rural communities. Please call into the branch and welcome her to our 

community. 

Starting her tenure with Bendigo Bank in 2014, Bridget is keen to grow the experiences she has gained 

from the last seven years. She has worked in many branch roles, as well as having a small stint in Business 

Support. Bridget is well qualified for the Branch Manager role with experience and qualifications to meet 

the needs of our customers and businesses. Prior to joining us, Bridget was the Assistant Branch Manager 

at Shepparton. During her time with Bendigo Bank, she worked very closely with the Greater Shepparton 

Connected Community. This passion for communities 

drew her to joining us as Branch Manager. 

During our recent ups and downs we are most grateful 

for the stability provided by our incredible team of 

Sharna, Paige and Janelle and the Board thanks both to 

our team and indeed our community for their patience 

and trust during this time of change. 

We look forward to continuing to provide excellent 

banking services for our townships and communities. It 

is only through your banking with us that we can 

continue to support our communities. So, if you are 

looking for a bank that helps you, then give Bridget at 

Rushworth & District Community Bank a call to 

understand how your banking can make a difference to 

our communities! 

GIRGARRE – STANHOPE RAIL TRAIL 

Anyone encountering stray animals, especially unrestrained dogs, is asked to make a report to the Shire 

of Campaspe Ranger 1300 666 535. The number is monitored 24/7 and it is suggested that if possible a 

photograph be taken as evidence. 

Rail Trail Committee

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