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FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE INC

Forming Friendships ABN 30 127 305 127

Issue: No.60—March, 2010 PO Box 2008, Hazeldene, 3658

A DAY TO REMEMBER
The Flowerdale Community came together at Moore's Rd Reserve
on the banks of the King Parrot Creek on February 7th on the first
anniversary of Black Saturday.
Leading up to the event we weren't sure how many people would
attend and set it up as a low key event without media. As 11.00am
approached it was pretty clear that it would be a big event as
traffic piled up along the road to the reserve. A crowd of almost
400 people gathered, a number of whom hadn't come back since
the fires. Many people said they had been thinking "will I go?"
during the week unsure of how they would feel on the day but
most decided to attend.

A large part of the crowd then gravitated back to the Flowerdale

Hotel. The Hotel was an integral part of the Flowerdale story, it
was the place that people went when they realised that the fires
were too intense and it was also where the locals famously made
a stand to fight back the flames to save the school, the hall and the
hotel. It also became the hub of the relief effort and the place
where community meetings were held daily for the first six weeks
as the locals self organised to get things happening.

The service was led by Grace Church and Chaplaincy Australia.

The focus of the service was both to reflect but also to look
forward. It has been a year that no one could have predicted with
the loss and suffering endured by so many but also the forging of
new bonds in the community. There was an opening song and a
reflection followed by all attendees picking up a stone and placing
it on a table with some floral wreaths, to be part of a memorial in
the future.
Next was the song "True Blue" together with a series of photos
taken by local photographer Samm Hall. As the song played tears
streamed down the face of everyone there as they reflected and
There was plenty of sharing of stories and experiences and as the
remembered. In some ways it felt cathartic as the emotions that
day wore on it became a celebration of new friendships and bonds
had built up leading up to the anniversary were released together.
that had been forged by the events of Black Saturday. Many
The service closed with the song "Amazing Grace" which people said to me that before the fires most of the people in the
provided a lift to everyone. community were "nodding acquaintances" now they were lifelong
A little snippet of the Flowerdale Community spirit was on friends. That spirit was in the air yesterday and we look forward
display when local identity, Crash, tried to drive out but got stuck to 2010 as the community recovers with a strong sense of
in a ditch, in a second five guys came to the rescue and like a well purpose, confidence and togetherness.
drilled Formula One team got him out of the ditch. I suppose it is
just how things work up here, everybody is willing to jump in and
Pete Williams (Blogspot)
lend a hand to get things done.

Distribution: 500 copies to Silver Creek Rd., Silver Parrot Rd., Creekside Dr., Riverside Cres., the service road, Moore’s Rd., Spring Valley Rd. Upper King Parrot Rd, and the main road as
far as Minto Rd. Also the Hazeldene Store, Flowerdale Hotel, Strath Creek Store and Glenburn Roadhouse. Articles, advertisements, etc. can be left at the store, posted to PO Box 2008,
Hazeldene, or emailed to Brenda at brendab@internode.on.net

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AARWUN GALLERY DONATE ART FOR
THOSE WHO LOST THEIR HOMES
On Saturday Robert Stephens, from Aarwun Gallery , and Elissa
Massey, a NSW artist, arrived in Flowerdale with 400 paintings
for the bushfire victims in Flowerdale.
The ABC news covered the event as Robert left from Canberra
and also introduced Joy Warren, the owner of the Solander Art
Gallery, who worked with Robert to collect the artwork.
Robert and Elissa were greeted by Sharon Collins, the
coordinator of the Arts Group work engine together with John
Burgess, Peter Auty, Annie Robertson, Odette Hunter and myself.
The artwork has been put in storage and we will organise an
event in the near future to distribute the artwork. We will work
with the Art Work Engine group to organise the registration and
distribution process.
Elissa personally donated two works and was very keen to come
into the community herself.
The idea started when a Deloitte colleague of mine, Hamish
Stephens, son of Robert, saw me talk about how the Flowerdale
Community had responded to the Black Saturday disaster and
came up with the idea.
We thank all involved in this amazing project and the people in
the Community are already buzzing following the ABC News
report.
Pete Williams (Blogspot)
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OVER THE RAINBOW DONATE JEWELLERY
MAKING SUPPLIES
At the same time as we were unloading the Art from Aarwun,
Heather from Over the Rainbow came into town with boxes of
Jewellery Making supplies. Over the Rainbow have the largest
range of beads, polymer clays and jewellery making supplies. You
can check out their website at http://www.polymerclay.com.au/.
Sharon Collins and Heather from Over the Rainbow with the
jewellery making supplies
Sharon Collins, who is organising the Arts work engine, made the
arrangements with Heather. As we move forward with the Arts
Studio, that will be at the back of the Rec Reserve, Sharon and her
team are ensuring that there will be plenty of opportunities for all
in the Community to use the facility.
The proposed site for the Arts Studio at the Recreation Reserve
A big thank you to Over the Rainbow for this donation.
Pete Williams (Blogspot)
Kinglake Early Learning Centre
(Murrindindi Shire Council)
Positions available for Permanent
and Casual Child Care.
Open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.
Catering for children from 0 to 6 years.
Fully Qualified staff offering
programs to suit the needs of all children.
Special fee relief available to eligible families.
Government rebate also available.
Please call Natalie or Tanya on 5786 5564
to arrange your child's enrolment.
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HANDS ON HEALTH IN FLOWERDALE

Flowerdale Community
House Soft murmurs is all you hear and people reclining on massage
tables is what you see when Hands on Health are applying their
Hands on Health healing arts in the Flowerdale Hall on Tuesdays.
Members of the community come and place their tired and
knotted bodies and their trust to these caring and committed
people. Some are 4th and 5th year students, but their
professionalism is amazing.
After unhurried attention, they walk out taller with relaxed smiles
on their faces, exclaiming how wonderful it is to have this
important service available to the community. Massage therapists,
chiropractors and osteopaths all work together to facilitate the
best outcome for their clients.
My personal experience of this was when I had a fall and my jaw
and neck were out of place.
Rikki, the massage therapist with magic hands found sore spots
that I didn’t even know existed.
“Hands On Health” in Flowerdale are offering for the first time Kneading my body back to dough after it had been an over-baked
foot massages. A foot spa will be available on the day as well so crusty knot, she then passed me on to the Chiropractors for
please feel free to come up to the Flowerdale Hall on the 2nd of further treatment.
March.
Ricki our lovely massage therapist who is here every Tuesday The student was professional, thorough and kind, explaining
will be offering this service. everything with much patience to my never-ending questions and
To book a session please call the Flowerdale Community House engendering a trust which is so important when placing your body
on 57802664. in hands of another.
A few manipulations later I stood taller than before and my jaw
now could produce a straight smile, a gentle hand was placed on
my back as I was instructed with follow up care for at home.
The atmosphere is one of gentle kindness and care, smiling faces
and a time out of “normal” time, after the Feb 7 fires peoples’
workload and stress levels have been pushed to the maximum. To
have this healing environment is invaluable to the healing process
of community.
The soft murmurings, conversation, the telling of stories are just
as healing to the psyche and the souls of the people as the
physical side. Tensions are relieved in the psyche as the knots are
teased out of bodies, for this kind of healing synergy to happen it
takes people, certain kinds of people, people that care.

By Kristen Hanson.
Belly Dancing Basics…
10- 11 am on Thursday morning
at the Flowerdale Hall
WHAT’S ON FOR FLOWERDALIANS?
$10 per session If your community group has an event coming up please let us
know so it can be included in the Flyer.
(begins on 4th of March)
2nd Mar Foot Massages, Flowerdale Hall
4th Mar Belly Dancing, Flowerdale Hall 10-11am
(No need to show your belly!) 5th Mar Community Dinner, Rec. Reserve
5th Mar Rite Hear, Write Now, Flowerdale Hall followed by
Youth Group
Tutor- Kristen Hanson 7th Mar Jam Session, Flowerdale Hotel
13 & 14 Mar Kinglake Ranges Water Expo, Kinglake Temporary Village
14th Mar Grace Church, Flowerdale Hall, 10am
All Welcome … 19th Mar Pimp My Ride, Youth Group, Flowerdale Hall
for more info. 57 802 664 24th Mar You Won’t Die Laughing, Toolangi Hall
28th Mar Grace Church, Flowerdale Hall, 10am

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Do you want to share experiences with

other volunteers?
As the anniversary of the devastating fires on February 7 2009
passes by volunteers and volunteer agencies have said they would
like to get volunteers together as a group. These group sessions
can be very beneficial, reducing isolation, enabling people to share
stories and experiences, as well as issues or problems.
Whittlesea Community Connections and Austin Health are
arranging group debrief sessions this month for long-term
volunteers who have been working on recovery projects since the
fires.
Austin Health Psychological Trauma Recovery Service (PTRS)
can offer up to two free sessions for volunteers and can also offer
group information sessions about the effects of trauma and
treatment issues.
Groups of volunteers or agencies with volunteers that would
benefit from these sessions please contact Whittlesea Community
Connections volunteer coordinators Meg Sandercock and Emma
Short at the Whittlesea Community Services Hub in 36 Walnut St
Whittlesea on phone number 9719 1000 Monday to Friday 9am -
5pm and email
brvolunteers@whittleseacommunityconnections.org.au.

6 Free sessions for Volunteers too!

Just see your Doctor.
The Access To Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS)
program can be for volunteers too and easily accessed from your
local General Practitioner with
up to 6 free sessions. If more sessions are necessary this can
be arranged by your Doctor.

Flowerdale
This service can be accessed free of charge to anyone
whose mental or emotional wellbeing may have been
affected by their bushfire experience.

Playgroup
Talking about it WILL make a difference.

What’s on in murrindindi photo project

Term One 'beyond age'
3rd March :Cooking
10th March : Finger I'm a photographer working on a group project with 10
other photographers for the Murrindindi Shire. The
painting
project is called 'Beyond Age' and is about active
17th March : Music older people in the Murrindindi Shire community, and
& Dance their experience of the bushfire recovery process. As
24th March : Easter well as taking a portrait I would like to record an audio
Activities interview on tape. The photos will be exhibited
Also this term we look throughout the shire in May and a book is also
forward to a visit from planned.
the New Murrindindi Flowerdale Community
Toy If anybody is interested in having their photo taken
Hall
Library date TBA and having a chat about their involvement in the
Term two welcomes community, please contact me at the number below.
Aged 6 mths—school age
back the Rhythm &
Beat Music with Helen Please bring a piece of fruit Brent Lukey
Killen mob. 0427 483 836
Louise Reed—0425 814 302

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FRIDAYS 4.00 TO 6.30PM

Followed by Youth Group
7.00-
7.00-9.00pm

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Come to

STRESS AND HUMOR

STARRING
PATRICIA CAMERON HILL
&
SHAYNE YATES
WHERE: TOOLANGI HALL
WHEN: WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH
TIME: 7 PM
COST: FREE
►BUS TRAVEL AVAILABLE ►BOOKINGS REQUIRED

►ENQUIRES AND TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM

► TOOLANGI COMMUNITY HOUSE PH: 5962 9060

► KINGLAKE RANGES NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE PH: 5786 1301
► FLOWERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSE PH: 5780 2664

Only 150 seats be quick

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Flowerdale Community House

Flowerdale
Youth

PRESENTS : PIMP MY RIDE

Two teams - Guys V Girls
Two cars - One trophy
Two budgets - Best car

Build your own car : Fastest car

: Best exterior
: Best interior
Real cars, Real budget, Real choices
Starts Fri 19th Flowerdale Hall 7-9pm
May the best car win !!!!!!

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, During the week, we work hard to advance every item on our list. This
The Flowerdale Recovery Committee has been my life for these past 9 means talking to our community, taking advice, attending a huge
months. If I were completely honest, and had known the effort, the late number of meetings, drafting reports to the Bushfire Authority and
nights, the unrelenting deadlines and commitment involved in being a various government bodies, preparing submissions for funding, lobbying
member of this committee, I would not have accepted the nomination. for extra grants and funds for community aspirations and celebrations,
But I did not know all these things. And I did accept the nomination. scoping plans for different building projects, trying to break down the
many brick walls, which we inevitably come across, without losing our
Being on the FRC has brought its bonuses – bonuses which stroke and focus, and endless e-mails and phone calls. Sometimes, I wish it would
pamper the ego. Bonuses like being invited to Government House, all go away, but who am I to complain? Doesn’t every Flowerdalian who
bonuses like meeting Prince William, bonuses like gaining the “ear” of has lost family, friends, neighbours, pets, stock, homes, out-buildings,
politicians and people of influence – the Prime Minister, the Premier, the and fencing wish it would all go away?
head of the Bushfire Recovery Authority. Ahh yes, I can walk around
Flowerdale feeling important, with my ego puffed and fluffed. I go to community meetings and attend all the functions and
celebrations. I follow the pain, the hardships, the torment and the
But Flowerdale has a great way of very quickly taming the ego. never-ending frustrations of my friends - just tying to survive in
Just the other day, I was invited into a home at the Village. And there on situations completely foreign to them. Yet, there are always funny
the wall was the most haunting and soulful canvas. I could not drag my stories, anecdotes, laughs over ridiculous situations or rules, and
eyes away from it. The artist’s partner quietly told me that she had celebration of individual milestones – the family returning, the
painted it with the ashes of their home. When I left, I sat in my car and “weekender” becoming the permanent residence, the frame going up,
cried. This beautiful smiling girl, with two children, no home and a the carpets finally arriving, the purchase of a new home.
fractured life had expressed her struggling sorrow and loss in the most My connection to Flowerdale and love of our amazing community
humbling way. Now she and her friends, artists, artisans, musos, are deepens with each day, with each person I meet. I know that none of us
using their energy, inspiration and passion to develop the new are free from loss, but also know that we are not alone in our grief or
Flowerdale Arts Precinct. Ah sure, the FRC has worked hard to get and suffering. What gives me the greatest joy, is being part of a community
to keep the Arts Precinct on VBRRA’s agenda, but it is, after all, only a which refuses to struggle against its misfortunes, and instead transforms
shed. Its people like the young artist and her friends who will bring it those misfortunes into energy and vision for a Flowerdale I want to grow
alive and fill it with feeling and beauty and love. old in, a Flowerdale where my grandkid’s grandchildren will love to live.
Only a few weeks ago, I called in to see a couple who I had not met until
after the fires. Here lives a woman who is, arguably, the most qualified
and competent aged-care nurse, not only in Australia, but world wide. Annie Robertson
Yet, under-insured and overwhelmed, she and her partner have battled
away in their primitive little tent village right on the block where their
home had once stood. I was greeted with welcoming smiles. There was
no self-pity. There was only vision, spirit and great plans for the future.
How beautiful to see their framed and roofed “work in progress” right
behind their tents and vans.
Across the road from them lives a family – two little kids – half built
house – shed dwellers who look forward and are thanking the universe
for their good fortune. “How can this be?” I ask. “I have the best family.
We have our kids” she replies.
At our weekly meetings, we systematically go through every one of the
14 things which our community asked us to achieve for them. We
update the group on the “state of play” of each one, troubleshooting
problems, working out how to achieve the next stage in the process. We
are constantly reminded by our chairman, that our agenda is
“Flowerdale First”. I marvel at the passion, the drive and the massive
workload taken on by the other members of the FRC. I am humbled and
inspired by the many “work engines” who do so much “on the ground”
work – busy Flowerdalians who have their own share of life’s hardships,
but who willingly give so much for the future of Flowerdale.

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Flowerdale Primary School

BACK TO SCHOOL

Welcome back to Lain and

his sisters Cody and Jipsie
and their Dad Joe &
brother Wade

Welcome to Chanze who is

a very popular new boys in
our Grade 6 class, and has
been a great school leader
The awesome FPS Swimming Team
and friend to everyone
– every child from Grade 2 to 6
since he arrived.
participated in several events. They
swam for their lives and we are very
proud of each one of our kids, who
swam against very experienced and
formidable opponents. Small
Welcome to Shay who is schools are great schools because
has joined our Grade 5 every child gets a chance to
group to boost our “girl- participate.
power”. It is not easy to
start at a new school, but
Shay has fitted in like a
glove and is very popular
with everyone.

Welcome to our new

Preppies:
Anthony, Summer, Megan,
Matthew, Levi, Lorelei,
Shawnee and Cheyenne – It was so much fun when some
eight lively additions to of the Carlton Footy Club
Flowerdale Primary School players visited us and held a
great clinic. It was very
exciting for the whole school,
but there is no doubt that the
most excited person of all was
Contratulations to our Mr D who (sadly) just loves
School Captains Carlton.
Ayden and Katie who have
been great leaders in our
school, even at this early
stage.

Congratulations to our
SRC: Ayden, Katie, Chanze,
Chloe, Jesse, Erynn,
Cheyenne, Jay, Bonnie &
Seth. The SRC is a group
elected by their fellow
students to represent their
interests.
And Prince William came to
Flowerdale to visit us, share a
bbq and play cricket. What a
great day. Grade 5 girls Skyler
& Erynn were chosen to plant a
tree with the Prince. (See last
edition)

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SHARON’S PATCHWORK PIECES

The Hon Fran Bailey MP
Federal Member for McEwan The Patchwork ladies have just finished a 3 week course on
Trapunto, taught by Jean Howard from Kinglake; everyone
enjoyed the class. Jean has now joined our group on
Saturdays.
Evidence can shape
In March, hopefully, we will have curtain fabrics and some
future fuel reduction patchwork cottons for the ladies of Flowerdale and Strath
Creek. More info at a later date.
Evidence to the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission New members welcome:
should shape a more vigilant approach to fuel
Tuesdays 7-9pm $4.00
reduction, according to member for McEwen Fran
Saturdays (1st of the month) 10.30-3.00pm $5
Bailey.
Bring your lunch - tea and coffee provided.
Fran said 485 submissions to the Royal Commission
had raised fuel reduction as major issue. Enquiries Sharon Dunn 5780 1428
“The Brumby Government has allowed a massive
build up of fuel along our roadsides and on forest
floors over the last 10 years – dead trees, fallen
branches, scrub, grass and litter,” Fran said. FREE
“Victoria fuel load is too high and it will take many
years of accelerated programs to reduce loads to a Complete kitchen (in Tasmanian Oak) with
manageable level. electric oven, dishwasher and range hood
“We must achieve a better balance between the Washing machine
environment and protecting our communities.” Lounge suite
Clothes dryer
Fran said a recent report by the Victorian Land
60cm television
Alliance challenged the misconception there was little
research that demonstrated prescribed fuel reduction Baby cot with mattress
burning is an effective bushfire management tool. Assorted household items
Curtains/curtaining material
“The report provides compelling evidence that fuel
reduction burning is critically important in containing
Contact: Flowerdale Community House 5780 2664
bushfires,” Fran said.
But Fran said fuel reduction burns should form only
one part of the arsenal to break the backlog.
Fran repeated her call for the establishment of armies If anyone would like to see events and stories on line
of community volunteers who could contribute to year- (some with videos) go to
round fuel reduction efforts working with departments http://helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com/
and Landcare organizations.
“My visit to the Sintra region of Portugal, where fires of
similar devastating magnitude to Black Saturday DEVONSHIRE TEAS
occurred in 2004 and 2007, highlighted the practical HOT FOOD
benefits of local people’s efforts being part of fuel
reduction initiatives,” Fran said. DRINKS
“People in the Sintra region are vigilant and active in
reducing fuel loads to better protect their communities COME ONE !COME ALL !
and importantly, all waste material is mulched, SUPPORT THIS FUN LOCAL
compressed and sold to the public, with the proceeds EVENT 3RD SUNDAY OF
OPPOSITE –YEA & EVERY MONTH
returned to help manage the environment. All these
STRATH CREEK ROAD
activities are conducted in listed World Heritage areas.
“No one way is sufficient to reduce fuel loads.
“I hope the Royal Commission will examine all
FLOWERDALE MARKET
methods of fuel reduction in developing their
recommendations NEW STALLS NEEDED URGENTLY
BOOKINGS : ALISON- 5780 1223

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BLACK SATURDAY: FIRST ANNIVERSARY
As the anniversary of Black Saturday nears it is time for us all to
pause and reflect. Many of us had some connection to people
and places that were devastated by the biggest disaster in
Australia's history. The fire has impacted on people in many
different ways. We remember those who lost their lives and think
about those who have suffered the pain of losing loved ones. We
remember those whose lives have been scarred physically,
mentally and emotionally by the tragedy as well as the people
who have been displaced and are trying to get their lives back
together. We will take the time to learn from our mistakes
before, during and after the fires. We also remember the
wonderful people who have been so generous with their time
and resources to provide assistance to survivors. I regularly meet
people who have dedicated their lives to assisting with an aspect
of a community's recovery at a significant financial cost to
themselves.
The important thing though is that we remember the survivors,
maintain our focus on rebuilding their communities and assist
people with their recovery for as long as they require it.
Successful applicants will be subsidised to do their course under
the $60,000 program.
The training program is run through the Australian Sports
Commission and offers participants the chance to complete 50
per cent of training in their own time through an online portal.
“The Brumby Labor Government, in partnership with state
sporting associations, will provide funding to cover the
accreditation cost for each coach or official which currently
ranges from $100-$200,” Mr Merlino said.
“We are offering a less time-consuming and less expensive
program which will help deliver more than 60,000 hours of free
coaching and officiating this year to grassroots sport.
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer coach or official
should contact Sport and Recreation Victoria on (03) 9208 3333
or go to www.sport.vic.gov.au

BOOST TO VOLUNTEER IN SPORT Rainfall

A NEW campaign to recruit an extra 1000 coaches and officials in Broome Road
into grassroots sport has begun.
February 2010 54mm
The Member for Seymour, Ben Hardman, said the Target 1000
(to 23rd Feb)
recruitment diver aimed to deliver more than 60,000 hours of Total for Jan 2010 73mm
free coaching and officiating this year through sporting clubs
across Victoria. Year To Date
“Our local sports clubs and associations play an integral role in to 23rd February 2010 127mm
encouraging strong, happy, healthy and active communities but to 28th February 2009 4mm
without volunteers, many local clubs would not survive,” Mr
Hardman said Virginia

“Volunteers are the backbone of local clubs but many are

experiencing a shortage in volunteers who are qualified and
accredited to coach or officiate.
“Our new campaign, Target 1000, hopes to break down those DEADLINE FOR APRIL EDITION
administrative barriers that prevent people from taking up the
volunteering roles that keep our clubs on their feet.” TUESDAY MARCH
Sport & Recreation Minister James Merlino said Target 1000
would address the barriers which discourage people from
completing the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS)
or National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) and provide Country Fire Authority
1000 extra accredited coaches and officials. Captain: Glenn Woods
Candidates for the program must be committed to a minimum of Meets: 7.30pm 1st Tuesday of month,
Training: 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 9.00am
60 hours coaching or officiating to be eligible under Target 1000
and may not receive any remuneration for their services.
Station: 5780 2179
Emergency: 000

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14th & 28th March

10am @ Flowerdale Community Hall

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WHAT’S ON AT YOUR COMMUNITY HOUSE?
Belly Dancing Basics Starts Thursday the 4th of March at 10-11 am for
fitness and fun. Ladies come and have a laugh with us (and No, you don’t
need to show your belly!) cost $10 with tutor- Kristen.
Annie on UGFM (88.9) - every Saturday morning. The popular “Good
morning Murrindindi” show has a wide listening audience and Annie
gives the Flowerdale Report around 9.30 each week
Community Dinner every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at the
Flowerdale Recreation Reserve. The club bar opens at 5pm and closes at
10pm. Meals are from 6-8pm. Next dinner is on Friday 5th March
(Barb’s cooking Lasagna) All welcome Prices: Adults - $5; Children -
$3; Children under 5 are free
You Won’t Die Laughing Bus trip for over 55’s to Toolangi Hall (Starring
Patricia Cameron Hill & Shayne Yates) to see this hilarious show, with
supper and bus travel. Meet at the Flowerdale Hall at 6pm on March 24th
50 Tickets available from the Community House (thanks to Murrindindi
Shire Council) its FREE !
All Day Morning Tea is being offered every Tuesday from 10.00-
2.30. Come and enjoy a cuppa, cake and a chat. (Thanks to Grace
Church)
Youth Group- each Friday night at the Flowerdale Hall 7-9.30 “Pimp my
Ride” Boys vs. Girls, real cars, real budget, one trophy for the winner!
May the best car win!!!!! With Vicky, John and Tanya call 57801343 for
more information
Kids Music Group for all ages, come and learn the guitar or keyboard
from 4.30 pm on Fridays (all ages) (Thanks to Sony and The Salvation
Army)
Youth Group “Critical Girls” program (thanks to Kildonnan) will be
resuming soon. 4.30-6.30 on Mondays, at the Flowerdale Hall. For girls
13-16
nd
Foot Spa Day On Tuesday the 2 of March come and get your feet
pampered and massaged with Rickie and the team. There will be no
massage on this day the Chiropractors will still be in attendance. Call the
Community House to book
Beginners Computer Class Tuesday evenings at 7pm $4 per session.
Class being run at the Flowerdale Primary School—resuming soon.
Tutor- Ron
Flowerdale Food Share Thanks to the ongoing support of Berry Street
and the Victorian Food Bank. We have food items delivered each
fortnight. (Please call Odette for more information or Alison Dyson at
Berry Street)
Grace Church Want some peace in your life? Come to a Church Service
with a difference! Church services every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10am at
the Flowerdale Hall, Next service will be Sunday 28th February. All
welcome
Art Group A self led group at the Flowerdale Hall from 1.00-3pm on
Wednesday’s, bring your supplies and project to this social group $4.
New members always welcome
Patchwork At the Flowerdale Hall Tuesday’s from 7-9pm, cost $4 and
the first Saturday of each month from 10:30-3:30 cost $5. Bring your
lunch this day, tea and coffee provided
Playgroup at the Flowerdale Hall on Wednesdays from 10am-
12:30pm. Newborn to preschool. Please bring a piece of fruit to share.
Cost $2 per family.. (See the separate program) For more info call Louise
on 0425814302
The Community House is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 3.30pm—Phone 5780 2664
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Massage/Chiropractics/Osteopathy/Acupuncture In an ongoing
partnership the Community House is delighted to offer the ongoing
services of the Hands on Health Professionals. Tuesdays 12.00-
4.00. The team from RMIT are back to offer Chiropractic services. Rickie
(Massage) will be in each Tuesday from 12.00- 2.30 Bookings must be
made at the Community House
Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Dr Stephen Osborne is traveling from
Toowoomba to treat at the Flowerdale Hall on Saturday the 13th and
Sunday the 14th of March. There will also be Massage on the day. Please
make appointments at the Community House
Bushfire Counseling and Support Contact the Service Access and Care
Coordination Team. Call Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm. Phone 1300 773
352 with Mitchell Health
Women of the Ranges support Group every Tuesday with Cheryl and
Joanne for women of all ages from 9.45- 11-45 (thanks to Centacare and
Grace Church)
Tattoo of the Flowerdale Tree If you want to join the 65 Flowerdalians
and have a tattoo of the Flowerdale Recovery Tree emblem, call the
Community House for the information and to book
Our very popular Japanese Cookery is resuming this month! Sat March
the 27th at 10.30-12.30 come and learn to make a traditional Japanese
dish and enjoy the meal together with much loved Tutor Hiroko cost $12
bookings essential
Book Share A wide selection of books available to borrow available on a
Tuesday or Wednesday
Op Shop Call in and have a browse—you might pick up a bargain.
Volunteers are always needed, so if you have a few hours to spare
please call Hiroko on 57802664
Coming Soon:
Hairdressing Service- With experienced hairstylist Lisa working from the
Flowerdale Hall, a pricelist will be in the next edition of the flyer
Hand- Made Jewelery Classes …
Yoga Classes– register your interest 57802664 - starting soon on a
Monday morning at the Hall and hoping an evening session if there is
enough interest. Thanks to all of you who have expressed an interest, we
will be in touch shortly
Cheese Making please book at the Community House Date to be
announced. Tutor- Dorothy Garner
What To Do With Your Garden Now advice on what to plant, garden
shaping and where to go from here. With tutor- Ed Adamson
Dental Service. Expressions of interest are needed for a free dental
service to commence in Flowerdale. It is anticipated that a weekly
service will commence in March on Saturdays. We have over 120 names
on the list now, it’s not too late to use this service
U3A Our own seniors group in Flowerdale! We have a group currently
working on a yearly program Please come down to the Community
House on a Tuesday morning and join in with this exciting new venture.
Thanks to Beryl, Trish, Max, Judy and Judy Mitchell.
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1st Kinglake Scout Group
Cub News
The Cubs are making the most
of daylight savings by going
on night walks and other
outdoor activities. Remember
Cuboree 2010 is on this year
from 27 September – 1st
October. Speak your Cub
Leader for more information
Scout News
Firstly we would like to
welcome our three newest
Scouts for 2010 Molly, Celia
and Owain. I am sure you’ll
have a great time as Scouts
with Kinglake.
We would also like to say
goodbye to our three older
Scouts Karly, Sam and Peter.
These three Scouts recently
completed their Link badge
and have now advanced from
Scouts to Venturers.
Recently the Scouts have been
doing lots of construction
activities. They built two rafts,
which they tested out on a dam
in Kinglake West and built
catapults in preparation for our
district Scout camp in March
12-14. Coming up we have a
laser tag night at the Dark
Zone in Box Hill on the 26th
March.
Venturers News
The Venturers have hit the
ground running and have been
very active outdoors and in the
Venturers, Karly, Sam and Peter on a recent weekend at
Phillip Island
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community. The first mayor Roofing Plumber
activity was a weekend away Tony Nagel Repairs & Restoration 0439 182 677
at Phillip Island. The
Venturers had a fun weekend Landscaping
of fishing, boogie boarding Alex Jones - Pavescape Paving, concreting,
and hanging out and the beach. bobcat hire, excavator, post holes 0409 338 130
Thank you to the Phillip Island
Scout Group for Gardening
accommodating the Venturers Tina Varano Garden maintenance 0401 669 206
in their Scout hall. Patrick's Mowing and Gardening 0413 687 679
They have also been
fundraising at the Whittlesea Cabinet Maker
Music Festival and helping Renzo Ukosich New kitchens & renovations 5780 2278
with the community dinning at
the Kinglake West Uniting
Church.
Thinking of Joining?
If you are interested in joining
Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, or LOCAL
T
WE WAN
you are an adult looking for a
rewarding outlet as a leader or
an assistant please contact:
YO U TRADIES
Group Leader Ray Bartlam.
Phone: 5786 1529 or by e-mail Only $5 a month Name
chriscobern68@hotmail.co
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Expertise
If would like to find out more
Flowerdale Flyer Phone number is
about Scouting visit Tradies list
www.vicscouts.asn.au all that’s needed
Contact And watch the
PAULA
BRENDA
5780 2027
5780 1356
jobs flow in
Mobile Library Visits:
Hazeldene bus stop 1.30 to 4.30pm 4th & 18th March,
Strath Creek opposite the store 2.30 to 4.30pm. 25th March .
If you have internet access at home you can reserve books at the
Yarra Plenty Regional Library website (www.yprl.vic.gov.au) and
collect them from the Mobile Library.
EDDY’S TOWING & TRANSPORT
FREE CAR REMOVAL ALL AREAS
All non-ferrous metals
*We pay up to $100 a car* more for trucks * (conditions apply)*
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Metro/Country, Twin Car, Car Capacity
Caravan Relocation, Tractor, Bobcats
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3877 Melba Hwy, Glenburn, 3717 Fax 57978520
www.eddystowing@harboursat.com.au
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COMMUNITY NUMBERS
FLOWERDALE CFA Emergency 000
BOBCAT/EXCAVATOR HIRE Police- Kinglake 5786 1333
Yea 5797 2630
♦ 7.5 ton excavator
♦ 5 ton excavator TXU Power Failure 131 799
♦ Rock breaker Help for Wildlife 0417 380 687
♦ Bobcat Flowerdale School 5780 1264
♦ Road sweeper
♦ Pallet forks Flowerdale Kinder 5780 2020
♦ Tip truck JP (Lyn Gunter) 5780 2382
♦ Grabs Doctor - Yea 5736 0444
♦ Trencher 150mmx1200mm depth
Hospital-Yea 5736 0400
Community House (Hall) 5780 2664
22 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN EARTHWORKS AND Hazeldene Store 5780 1202
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Flowerdale Hotel 5780 1230
EXCAVATION/SLASHING Vet—Yea 5797 2333
Whittlesea 9716 2495
HOLES BORED - 300MM, 450MM & 600MM
Bushfire Case Management Service 1800 050 400
SUPPLIER OF ALL QUARRY PRODUCTS
Bushfire Building Advice Line 1300 360 320
Relief Centre 5780 2625
FULLY INSURED
DHS Hub (Leanne) 5780 2704
For advice, estimates or quotes phone
Mental Health Advice Line 1300 280 737
Andrew 0428 550 405

A local Flowerdale business

The Flowerdale Hotel

3325 Whittlesea Yea Road Flowerdale Ph: 57801230

March 7th Jam session

It’s Back!!!!!!
2.oo pmish in the Bar
$100.00 Prize Cash conditions apply

March 21st ACUSTIX SESSION

will resume

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