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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.
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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 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 />
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82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431<br />
www.kyabramclub.com.au<br />
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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.
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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 />
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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