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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong><br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg<br />

July 2020


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 2<br />

GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS<br />

Jigarre Jammin’ April <strong>2023</strong> Camp Report<br />

MUSICAL ENTHUSIASM - AND A WARM CAMP-FIRE SUCCESS FOR JIGARRE JAMMIN’S CAMP.<br />

Plenty of music, enthusiasm and a<br />

warm camp-fire made for another<br />

huge and fun-filled Jigarre Jammin’<br />

camp weekend in April. So much<br />

good music and camaraderie flowed<br />

around the park behind the Girgarre<br />

hall from Tuesday on. Thirty-four<br />

tents and vans of all shapes and sizes<br />

and fifty-six people built a mini,<br />

Jigarre Jammin’ town in no time at<br />

all. Some were musicians, some<br />

happy to just be!<br />

There were so many generous<br />

contributions of joy, companionship<br />

and music. It was heart-warming to<br />

be part of it. A huge thanks to Greg<br />

Fitzpatrick for building the oh-so<br />

popular fire pit. It became the hub for the campers each evening, creating a lovely, musical family atmosphere. It<br />

was one of the many highlights of the weekend.<br />

Some visitors were from Qld, and others were travelling through<br />

and insisted on paying fees so they could join in the action. The program<br />

began with a relaxed, open mic on Friday afternoon and another in the<br />

evening...one of our best Friday night walk ups to date. The musicians<br />

stepping up are becoming more confident and proficient each camp<br />

weekend.<br />

The ‘Five Minutes of Fame’ bands were as popular as ever. Names<br />

are thrown into the hat, then<br />

randomly sorted into groups of<br />

4 or 5. The groups find a corner<br />

and rehearse a song which is<br />

later performed at the Saturday<br />

evening concert. The quirky<br />

names each band finds for<br />

themselves create much mirth,<br />

along with the sometimes<br />

serious, but more often, fun<br />

renditions of popular and novelty<br />

songs. It was amazing to<br />

see so much confidence,<br />

inclusiveness and laughter in<br />

each of the groups.<br />

CON’T PG 4


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 3<br />

Co-ordinator’s Catch-up<br />

Greetings all,<br />

I hope this finds you healthy and happy. The Autumn weather has been wonderful and<br />

winter planting in the community garden is well underway.<br />

Our trip to Nagambie was a wonderful day out. Much fun and laughter was had on the bus<br />

and the weather could not have been more perfect. A bevvy or two may have been consumed<br />

and the food was lovely at the Nagambie Rowing Club Bistro. Much thanks to the<br />

Campaspe Shire Council for funding the event.<br />

This year Stanhope will be<br />

hosting the Australia’s Biggest<br />

Morning Tea on Thursday the<br />

25th of <strong>May</strong>, 10am at the Senior<br />

Citizens, Birdwood Ave Stanhope<br />

and are inviting you to attend.<br />

Please bring a plate to share and<br />

RSVP to 5857 2866.<br />

The Mother’s Day Classic (4km walk/run) is fast approaching and we would love your support to raise money for<br />

breast cancer research. It is 4 laps of the Girgarre Railway Reserve however you can do less. Entry fee’s can be paid<br />

online or you can pay what you can afford on the day. I will be there from 7.30am to take entries on the day,<br />

otherwise it is 7.45am for an 8am start. You can register online or pay what you can afford on the day. It is also a<br />

Monster Garage Sale and Gig market day, so you can make a day of it. Sunday 14 <strong>May</strong>.<br />

The new Power Saving Bonus has started (round 4) and every residential address is eligible for the next $250 payment,<br />

just bring in your latest bill and bank details if you do not want a cheque to be posted.<br />

Busy here as usual, everyday feels like a sprint and even the community car is under the pump. On that note we<br />

still require more drivers, if you can spare even a few hours a month please contact me at the Cottage.<br />

That is all from me for now, take care Kezia<br />

TRUCK DRIVERS<br />

Campaspe Meat Company, Stanhope<br />

Auld’s Knackery is looking for Trick drivers for stock<br />

collection.<br />

Must have a MEDIUM RIGID License (minimum) and<br />

a SHOOTERS LICENCE IS A MUST.<br />

Casual basis, all training will be supplied.<br />

To apply for this role you must meet the above<br />

requirements. Phone 03 5857 2683


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 4<br />

GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS<br />

The Saturday morning singing workshop<br />

with Glenda Bancell, a singing<br />

teacher from Rochester, was a treat.<br />

Two songs in harmony were perfected<br />

in an hour and a half, followed by a<br />

masterful attempt at presenting them<br />

at the evening concert! A typical Jigarre<br />

Jam session brought the afternoon to a<br />

close.<br />

This year, we welcomed back<br />

some familiar faces from years past for<br />

the concert. Bands, including<br />

Kyvalley’s, ‘Pure Drop’, soloist, Claire<br />

Roberts from Stanhope and the beautiful<br />

harmonies of Melbourne group, ‘Stuck in C’ were a pleasure to hear. Lockington’s blues rock band,<br />

‘The Healers’, soon flushed out a few rockin’ and rollin’ dancers from the crowd to end the evening.<br />

The local church goers joined the campers for a rousing, old-time gospel singalong on Sunday morning, followed<br />

by a cuppa. Then, on a whim, it was decided, with very short notice, to provide some music in the Soundshell,<br />

inviting some of the singers from the camp to perform. Fifty gathered and enjoyed a lazy, Sunday afternoon<br />

followed by coffee in the cafe.<br />

Joel and Leon's cafe was an enjoyable addition to the weekend. Breakfasts, coffees, cakes and pizzas were<br />

in demand, keeping them both busy, and of course, they offer the best service found anywhere. The feedback on<br />

the weekend’s activities from the visitors and campers was<br />

whole-hearted<br />

and genuine.<br />

It was one of<br />

our most successful<br />

camp<br />

weekends to<br />

date. Di Burgmann<br />

and<br />

Irene Labbett


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 5<br />

GIRGARRE TENNIS CLUB<br />

GIRGARRE RSL SUB BRANCH<br />

We have wrapped up another fairly successful<br />

season of tennis. We had good numbers in juniors<br />

and seniors, and every section was represented<br />

in the <strong>final</strong>s series.<br />

Well done to the section 2 team (pictured) that<br />

made it through to the Grand Final. Unfortunately<br />

they lost in a very close game to Ky<br />

Lawn.<br />

We look forward to welcoming everyone back<br />

next season, and welcome any newcomers to<br />

our club as well.<br />

Picture - L to R - Girgarre section 2, Tayla, Pippa,<br />

Nick, Xavier.<br />

An Anzac Golf Bowls Tournament with proceeds in aid of Girgarre RSL<br />

Sub Branch was held at Valley View Golf and Bowls Club with the bowls<br />

winners originating from the Tatura Bowls Club. Young gun Seth Tziros<br />

skipped his team of Col Johnson and Ken Cornell and they joyfully took<br />

home the wonderful prizes from the Girgarre RSL sponsors and<br />

particularly the generous supply of Fonterra dairy products.


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 6<br />

5857 2866<br />

stanhopebc@gmail.com


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 7<br />

DIAMOND POEMS<br />

Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group enjoyed a fun-time writing exercise recently. A little challenge if your grammar is<br />

a bit rusty – but not impossible. We did it so you can do it, too. Below are some of our results, followed by some simple instructions<br />

to compose your own. Diamond (or diamante) poems have acquired their name from the finished shape the words<br />

make on the page when centred. Why not have a go?<br />

Individual members of KyabramTown Hall Writers’ Group © <strong>2023</strong><br />

Diamond<br />

rare, beautiful<br />

sparkles, refracts, captivates<br />

gem, asset, treasure, quality<br />

protects, lights, shatters<br />

flawed, cheap<br />

Glass<br />

Car<br />

fast, sleek<br />

moves, roars, attracts,<br />

wheels, windows, seats, gears<br />

whines, starts, stops<br />

rusty, worthless<br />

Wreck<br />

Hand<br />

Couch<br />

friendly, comfortable<br />

sitting, watching, writing<br />

relaxation, socialisation, hugs, dreams<br />

lying, reading, sleeping<br />

warm, quiet<br />

Bed<br />

Rain<br />

cold, wet,<br />

falls, waters, soaks,<br />

heaven, earth, people, animals<br />

cleans, dries, warms<br />

hot, bright<br />

Sun<br />

Mother<br />

Tree<br />

tall, leafy<br />

breathes, grows, shelters<br />

presence, longevity, strength, structure,<br />

supports, centres, unites<br />

sturdy, wooden<br />

Table<br />

Ovum<br />

infinitesimal, fragile<br />

hatches, gorges, moults<br />

pupa, change, emergence, liberation<br />

soars, glides, gambols<br />

marvellous, magnificent<br />

Monarch<br />

Gallery<br />

Write your own diamond poem. Instructions:<br />

1. Diamond poems have seven lines and are centred in their space.<br />

2. The first and last lines have just one word each which are nouns or naming words<br />

(e.g. person, place, animal, thing, event, idea) that are somehow connected, e.g., they<br />

are opposite (night, day), similar but separate (shells, beach), or one leads to the other<br />

(egg, chicken).<br />

3. The second and sixth lines have two words, which are adjectives – describing<br />

words that tell us about the noun next to them (e.g. the colour, size, shape, texture<br />

or other attribute).<br />

4. The third and fifth lines have three words which are verbs – action words that tell<br />

us what the nouns near them (first and last lines) can do (e.g. jump, shine, gobble,<br />

shriek, smooch, etc.).<br />

5. The fourth line has four words – nouns again, related to both the top noun and<br />

the bottom noun, sometimes in transition mode.<br />

Noun<br />

Adjective, Adjective<br />

Verb, Verb, Verb<br />

Noun, Noun, Noun, Noun<br />

Verb, Verb, Verb<br />

Adjective, Adjective<br />

Noun<br />

You can find more help here:<br />

https://poetry4kids.com/<br />

lessons/how-to-write-adiamante-poem/<br />

Kyabram Town Hall Writers’ Group members are diverse in interests, ages and backgrounds. This makes for some<br />

very interesting and informative discussion while sharing stories, poetry, and the problems of the writer’s craft. The<br />

KTHWs’G has produced a book – Celebrating Women, a collection of original written works and art from the community<br />

– a great GIFT or SOUVENIR of the area – and is for sale at $20 from the Kyabram Town Hall and online from the<br />

writers’ group link on Facebook and the KTH website: kyabramtownhall.com.au Direct contact: kyabramwrit-


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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 9


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 10<br />

Group Name Details Contact name Contact number<br />

The Girgarre Community Group Inc. President Duncan Rodrick 0427 391 706<br />

The Girgarre Community Cottage<br />

3rd Monday 7pm<br />

Coordinator Kezia Talbot 5854 6482<br />

0404 686 344<br />

Girgarre Seniors Tuesdays 10:45am Debra Stelzer 5854 6482<br />

Words on Wheels<br />

Girgarre Cottage<br />

Discuss chosen books<br />

3rd Thursdays 6pm<br />

The Cottage 5854 6482<br />

Gargarro Green Thumbs Nursery Nursery Sales Loraine Warde 0438 546 237<br />

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

Girgarre Playgroup 0-5 years<br />

Monday 10-12pm,<br />

Jigarre Ukulele (J-Ukes)<br />

Wednesdays 1:30pm<br />

Girgarre Kindergarten<br />

Begins 2nd week of term<br />

Supper Room, Memorial<br />

Hall $3<br />

Robyn Swan 5854 6482<br />

Lyn Cosham 5859 0297<br />

Girgarre Patchwork Quilters<br />

Fridays 9:30am<br />

Quilters and sewing group<br />

Memorial Hall<br />

Nola Marke 5854 8226<br />

Girgarre Line Dancers<br />

Thursdays 2pm $7<br />

Carpet Bowls-Thursdays 7:15pm April<br />

to August<br />

Memorial Hall Gloria Atkins 0400 539 778<br />

All ages.<br />

Memorial Hall<br />

Leah (President)<br />

Rob Varcoe<br />

0476302999<br />

0409 975 997<br />

Girgarre Community Kindergarten Lead Educator Robyn Swan 5854 6368<br />

Girgarre Primary School Principal Peter Caldow 5854 6275<br />

Girgarre Returned Services League<br />

1st Tuesdays 7pm. Feb-Nov<br />

Girgarre Country Fire Authority<br />

1st Monday 7:30pm<br />

President<br />

RSL Club Room<br />

Captain<br />

CFA Meeting Room<br />

Gary Kitt 0458 548 224<br />

kittbagg@hotmail.com<br />

Shaun Halls 0487 740 001<br />

LIONS caravan for hire Please contact... Avis Weller 5854 6383<br />

Girgarre Community Church<br />

Sundays 9:30am<br />

Christian Church Ron Gregory 5854 6382<br />

Stanhope and District Men’s Shed<br />

Mon, Wed, Fri. 9am-12<br />

Have fun and create.<br />

3 Tivey Rd. Stanhope<br />

Merv Andrew 0457 300 321<br />

Girgarre Facilities Committee<br />

Girgarre Memorial Hall<br />

Girgarre Recreational Reserve<br />

Memorial Hall (Bookings)<br />

Recreation Reserve<br />

Sandy & Barry<br />

Darren Butler<br />

5854 6200<br />

0427 546 332<br />

Girgarre Development Group (DGD)<br />

Last Tuesday, Jan-Nov 7:30pm<br />

Girgarre Improvements<br />

Memorial Hall<br />

Jan Smith 5854 6283<br />

Gargarro Project Gargarro Botanic Gardens Athol McDonald 5854 6324<br />

Friends of Gargarro Garden -<br />

working Bee 4th Sunday of month<br />

Chairperson Loraine Warde 58546236<br />

0438 546 237<br />

Girgarre Craft Market<br />

2nd Sundays. 8:30-12<br />

Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283<br />

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

Jigarre Jammers. Feb to Nov<br />

4th Saturday 10:30-4pm $2<br />

Acoustic Music Irene Labbett 0429 149 246<br />

Girgarre Living History<br />

Book title “Girgarre”<br />

Record of local history<br />

Athol McDonald<br />

Jenny Wadelton<br />

5854 6324<br />

5852 2301<br />

Girgarre Football/Netball Club President Brendon Nicholson 0413 022 398<br />

Girgarre Cricket Club President Mick Coyne 0488 296 566<br />

Girgarre Tennis Club<br />

President<br />

Secretary<br />

Josh Maudsley<br />

Fiona Smith<br />

0400 299 942<br />

0408 502 274


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 11<br />

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH AND DINNER<br />

MONDAY – FRIDAY $10.00 LUNCHES AVAILABLE<br />

Come in, relax and enjoy our fabulous<br />

modern facilities<br />

QUALITY BISTRO DINING, SUN SHADED PLAYGROUND,<br />

FOXTEL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, OFF STREET PARKING,<br />

SPORTS BAR, LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH<br />

BARBEQUE FACILITIES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, TAB,<br />

82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431<br />

www.kyabramclub.com.au<br />

KENO AND EFTPOS FACILITIES.<br />

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


CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES<br />

Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 12<br />

FRIENDS OF GARGARRO<br />

CATERING AVAILABLE<br />

Need catering for a<br />

function?<br />

Well, the Gargarro Gardens<br />

Catering Team will be more<br />

than happy to cater for your<br />

needs depending on<br />

numbers.<br />

Phone Bernie Ryan for more<br />

info if you are planning a<br />

function.<br />

Ph: 5857 2407<br />

Mob: 0455 578 722


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 13<br />

Girgarre Community<br />

Kindergarten<br />

To keep updated on all Kinder information<br />

Find us on Facebook<br />

Girgarre Community Kindergarten<br />

HALL BOOKINGS<br />

As you know, our well appointed and well used<br />

Girgarre Memorial Hall<br />

and Supper Room<br />

are available for hire.<br />

Contact<br />

Girgarre Post Office<br />

Ph: 5854 6200<br />

Open Monday –Friday 9am - 5pm<br />

As of June 1st new contact ;


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 14<br />

Tuesday, 16 <strong>May</strong><br />

Council meeting, 6pm, Echuca Civic Centre<br />

Meetings can be viewed via live streaming at www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/<br />

livestreaming<br />

Now Open<br />

For all projects and applications open, visit www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/nowopen<br />

Rural Tree Scheme<br />

Native seedlings are now available to rural landowners in Campaspe Shire at a subsidised cost. The Rural Tree<br />

Scheme contains around 40 native plant species that are well suited to the Campaspe climate and soil types. To be<br />

eligible, you must own property in the farm, rural living or rural conservation zones. You can complete an online<br />

order form or download an order form from Council’s website, pick one up at one of Council’s Customer Service<br />

Centres or have one posted to you.<br />

Shrine of Remembrance exhibition opened in Tongala<br />

Campaspe Shire Council is partnering with the Shrine of Remembrance and the Tongala community to host an exhibition<br />

called Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict. The exhibition interweaves stories of migrants from war-torn<br />

countries and recent veterans of overseas service, reflecting the range and depth of experiences of conflict.<br />

Through paintings, sculpture, music, multimedia, poetry and photographs, these personal stories illustrate the<br />

effect of global and civil conflict on our society today. It is a six week exhibition running from 13 April until 20 <strong>May</strong><br />

at Tongala at the Shire Hall, please see the Events Directory of our website for details.<br />

Project update<br />

Works are progressing on the redevelopment of the Rushworth Service Centre. The redevelopment includes a new<br />

entrance with automated glass doors, additional windows, service desk, community spaces and communal spaces.<br />

Immunisation Sessions<br />

by Appointment Only<br />

To book an appointment, please call Council on 1300 666 535. If you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu like<br />

symptoms, you must cancel or reschedule your appointment. Refer to Council’s website for more information.<br />

Thursday 4 <strong>May</strong><br />

Wednesday, 10 <strong>May</strong><br />

Campaspe Regional Library, Echuca<br />

Kyabram Stadium Additional Flu Session<br />

9am - 9.45am<br />

Rochester Service Centre 11.30am - 12noon<br />

10am – 1230pm CON’T OVER PAGE<br />

Kyabram Senior Citizens Centre 5.30pm - 6.30pm<br />

Kindergarten enrolments open Monday, 1 <strong>May</strong><br />

Kindergarten enrolments open on Monday, 1 <strong>May</strong>. The following documents are required with your application:<br />

Child’s immunisation history certificate from the Australian Immunisation Register. An immunisation history statement<br />

can be downloaded from your MyGov Account, by calling the Australian Immunisation Register 1800 653 809<br />

or by visiting your local Medicare office.<br />

Child’s birth certificate, Proof of residence (rate notice, lease/rental agreement, utilities account, driver’s licence)<br />

Concession card (if applicable)<br />

For information on kindergartens and how to apply visit our website:<br />

https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/.../Childre.../Kindergartens<br />

Wrapped for Winter<br />

A community exhibition of handmade shawls and scarves will be held at the Echuca Library from Thursday, 1 June<br />

to Sunday, 18 June. If you are interested in exhibiting your handiwork, contact any of the local library branches for<br />

more details and entry forms. Entries close Saturday, 20 <strong>May</strong>.<br />

Visit https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library or call 5481 2400.<br />

Governance Rules updated at 18 April Council meeting<br />

Council has adopted revised Governance Rules containing several amendments following a review of the<br />

Council has adopted revised Governance Rules containing several amendments following a review of the<br />

Rules (including the Election Period Policy) by Council officers. Changes include a requirement for public questions<br />

to be received no later than 12noon on the day before the Council Meeting and that petitions received more than<br />

three days before a Council Meeting will be tabled at the next available Council Meeting (where the order of<br />

business allows).


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 15<br />

LIONS CLUB NEWS<br />

Local Student Jorja Ponton wins Lions District 201 V6 “Youth of the Year” Public Speaking<br />

Award.<br />

Jorja lives at Stanhope and attends Kyabram P12 College and represented the Hope Lions Club Branch at 201 V6<br />

District Final which was held at the Thurgoona Golf Country Resort on 19 March.<br />

Previously, Jorja attended Stanhope Primary School and competed in the Lions Junior Public Speaking program in<br />

Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6.<br />

Jorja was one of 5 contestants in the District Final. Other contestants were from East Loddon, Lockington, Cobram<br />

and Kiewa/Tangambalanga. Unfortunately, the East Loddon contestant had to withdraw leaving just 4 participants.<br />

The overall winner was Arielle Dolan who lives in Wharparilla and attends Echuca Secondary College. Arielle represented<br />

the Lions Club of Lockington.<br />

The format for the competition is in 2 parts with points available in each Section. The first part consists of a 40 minute<br />

interview before a panel of 5 judges where they are asked about their school Academic achievements, activities<br />

& involvement outside school and some general knowledge questions.<br />

The second part is the Public Speaking Section which consists of a 5 minute speech on a topic of the contestant’s<br />

choice. There are also 2 impromptu questions to be answered prior to the speech presentation. It is possible that<br />

the overall winner may win both Sections. Jorja was the best Public Speaker on the day. Her speech was entitled<br />

“Body Image” which she presented very admirably.<br />

Arielle competed against 4 other contestants in the State Final held in Wangaratta on Saturday 1 April.<br />

The Public Speaking Award was won by Noah Cameron who attends Yarra Valley Grammar School representing District<br />

201 V5 and the Overall winner was Sienna Gladstone who attends Brauer College in Warrnambool representing<br />

District 201 V2.<br />

The competition is open to students over the age of 15 and under 19 years of age at the 30 June, in the year of the<br />

<strong>final</strong>. Students interested in this competition for 2024, can find information online.<br />

Photos: Above L-R. Arielle Dolan overall winner and Jorja<br />

Ponton Public Speaking winner. Both girls from Region 2 in<br />

District 201 V6<br />

Right L-R. Hope Lions YOTY Chairperson Avis Weller with<br />

contestant Jorga Ponton.


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 16<br />

Kyabram<br />

Bakery<br />

135 Allan St<br />

Girgarre Community<br />

Cottage<br />

Keep up to date with future<br />

events and local information.<br />

5852 1208<br />

SHEPPARTON WORKWEAR & SAFETY<br />

189 – 197 High Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630<br />

FOR ALL YOUR WORKWEAR CORPORATE WEAR<br />

AND EMBROIDERY<br />

Ph.: 5831 4838<br />

Fax: 5831 1696<br />

Email: sales@sheppartonworkwear.com.au<br />

Website: www.sheppartonworkwear.com.au


Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>2023</strong> pg 17<br />

CONTACT THE COTTAGE<br />

Girgarre Community Group Inc.<br />

(The Cottage)<br />

A1601 ABN: 66 944 230 131.<br />

27 Olympic St. (P.O. Box 35), Girgarre, 3624<br />

Phone: (03) 5854 6482 Fax: (03) 5854 6484<br />

http://girgarre.com.au/girgarre-community-cottage<br />

E-mail: girgarrenh@bigpond.com<br />

Coordinator: Kezia Talbot<br />

Connect with us on Facebook. Girgarre Community Cottage<br />

www.girgarre.com.au<br />

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RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFIT<br />

PROGRAM<br />

Girgarre Community Group Inc (‘The Cottage’) provide<br />

many services to the local community including; food<br />

parcels, community meals, library, tech help, the community<br />

car and many, many more programs - all at little<br />

or no cost.<br />

The Cottage needs funds to be able to continue to provide<br />

these services and we are appealing for your help<br />

via the Ritchies Community Benefit Program.<br />

Ritchies IGA & Liquor stores will give a percentage of the<br />

amount spent (excluding tobacco, gift cards & phone<br />

recharges) by all<br />

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members who nominate Girgarre<br />

Community Group Inc to receive the funds.<br />

All you need to do is:<br />

Download the Ritchies App, or pick up a Ritchies<br />

Card in store and register it online (we can help<br />

you with this… )<br />

Nominate Girgarre Community Group Inc as the<br />

beneficiary Shop at Ritchies and 0.5% of your<br />

purchases will go to The Cottage.<br />

“Girgarre Open Garden<br />

Festival” Save the date<br />

22 of October


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MAY <strong>2023</strong><br />

KYABRAM<br />

TOWN HALL GALLERY<br />

OPEN 10-4 Mon-Sat<br />

58521546 0490371641<br />

www.kyabramtownhall.com.au<br />

EXHIBITIONS IN MAY <strong>2023</strong><br />

MAY<br />

DI HUBER & JAMES MCINTYRE -Photographyends<br />

3rd June Through Our Own Eyes<br />

www.kyabramtownhall.com.au 0490 371 641 5852 1546<br />

LET COLOUR SPEAK— Work by Splinter Contemporary<br />

artists. Ends 29th July.<br />

DEB LAYT—TEXTILE ARTIST. Opens 1st <strong>May</strong> ends<br />

1st July


Girgarre Football Netball Club<br />

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Although the scoreboard for our seniors may not have looked particularly<br />

pretty so far, there are many positives to take. Our first three games have<br />

been against definite top 6 sides, and with a young side which includes 13<br />

or more new faces, this year is focused on building towards a more successful<br />

future. We have a fantastic committed group, which contributes to great<br />

numbers training each week, followed by fantastic numbers joining in on<br />

the Thursday night meals, with 120-140 meals served each night, the last<br />

few weeks.<br />

Our thirds have recently had an exciting win against Stanhope. We were outnumbered but definitely not outclassed.<br />

Our young lads are proving they have some real skill and enthusiasm. We are still looking for another few<br />

boys to join our team. If you are interested or know someone who would be, please contact Brock Peirce<br />

0407236940.<br />

Our netball teams are improving every week, with the girls all starting to gel together well. Again, we have lots of<br />

new faces, so the first few weeks we are seeing lots of work going into working out our systems and combinations.<br />

Our A grade scored an exciting win against Stanhope a couple of weeks ago, a really important 4 points. Sheree is<br />

developing this young side, with very exciting times ahead.<br />

Girgarre junior netball is also very exciting, with our 13&U having had some huge wins already. We also have had<br />

our second 13&U team start their season in the Shepp Netball Association competition and we wish them luck.<br />

Keep an eye on the Facebook page for weekly results of all of our football and netball teams.<br />

AUSKICK – is running again this year with a new coordinator, Simon Tomasini. Sessions are running during term 2<br />

and into early term 3, with a mix of Friday afternoon and Sunday morning sessions. The first session was Friday 28 th<br />

April but registrations are still welcome – check out our Facebook page for more details and the registration link.<br />

Woolworths NetSetGO – is also running during term 2 with Sheree Starling once again our coordinator. Sheree runs<br />

a fantastic program for our boys and girls aged 5-10, as they learn the foundational skills of netball and build on<br />

these each week. Sessions are running Tuesdays 4.30 – 5.15pm, with the first session on 2 nd <strong>May</strong>. Again, please see<br />

our Facebook page for further details and the registration link.<br />

ROO BALL – Saturday 6 th <strong>May</strong>. $45 per ticket which includes JB & Me band, grazing table and pizzas available for<br />

purchase. Starting at 7pm, don’t miss a great night. Tickets available at the door<br />

$5000 DRAW – Sunday 4 th June from 12 – 3pm. $100 per ticket gets two people into the event. Roast meat and<br />

gravy rolls, beer, wine, cider and soft drink included. Be in it for your chance to win one of 22 prizes, including $2K<br />

and $5K!!!! Contact Tenealle 0439462226 for a ticket<br />

THURSDAY NIGHT MEALS – are open to all members and locals, meals generally about $15 for a great feed. Kids<br />

meals also available. As mentioned above, we have had amazing numbers attending, so many people excited to be<br />

back!! All welcome.<br />

If you are interested in playing or volunteering at the club, please contact President Mathew Graetz on 0429 181<br />

269. We welcome all new members and volunteers.<br />

Keep up to date with everything that is happening on our Facebook page Girgarre Football Netball Club.


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Cash ticket sales on the day,<br />

pay what you can afford.<br />

Distance: 4km run or walk<br />

Start time: 7.45am for 8am<br />

On day ticket sales from 7.30am-please bring cash<br />

MDC Pricing; Adult $35<br />

Concession $30 Child $20

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