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LEOPOLD LOCAL OCTOBER 2018

Edition 319 – Distribution 4550

CLOSE OFF FOR THE NOVEMBER 2018 ISSUE IS FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 2018 Please email your enquiries and article to leopoldlocal@gmail.com

The views expressed in the Leopold Local are not necessarily the views of the Lions Club of Leopold Inc. The club retains the right to reject any material it considers not suitable for publication

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Greeting Leopold

This will be my first President’s report for my Lion’s year. No sooner had I been

inducted into the 2018/2019 presidency than my wife and I flew off on a European holiday for seven and a half weeks. While we were away the Leopold Lions Club were not idle. Such is the strength of our Club that the great work continued

unabated.

It has always been a strong belief of mine that, if you want a good community, work for it!

This may be achieved in many ways. You can volunteer with the Churches, the Sporting Clubs, Scouts and Guides, the CFA or the SES, Neighbourhood Watch, Friends of the Rail Trail, the War Memorial, and of course your Lions Club. I know I have missed many other great groups and I apologise to them. Find an interest that you have and join a community group or just pick up some rubbish or as one person recently did, clean up some ugly graffiti. Every little bit will help your

community.

If anyone would like to investigate the Lions Club please contact one of our

members and we would be happy to welcome you to one of our meetings or

projects.

The Lions Club are now preparing for October when we will be hosting the Sydney Welsh Choir,

the Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir and the Coryule Chorus at Christian College,

Drysdale on the 13th of October.

We will be working hard at the Geelong Show as usual as well as running a BBQ for the Mane Event while also conducting our regular BBQs.

Tom Blair

President of the Lions Club of Leopold

Lions Club News

Don’t forget that if you have a one-off

job that you are unable to do anymore

such as changing a light globe or oiling

a squeaky door/gate then

don’t forget you can call

LIONS ASSIST on 0422 969 610

If you have any queries regarding

or an interest in becoming a Lion

please contact our current secretary

on 5250 2587 or 0408 547 145

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ROTARY CLUB OF DRYSDALE The Rotary Club of Drysdale has been in our community for 43 years. The club has been

our club.

Have you heard about us and don’t know what we actually do? Then you have an opportunity to see that we are not all about sausage sizzles, although they are always welcome at any event.

Saturday October 6th as part of Seniors Week we will be at Drysdale Village Green from

There will be a sausage sizzle (of course), jumping castle, entertainment, music,

Your possibility of giving something back to the neighbourhood could be considered.

President Caroline Rickard 0408 989 221

Leopold Angling and Aquatic Club

Well the tea tree is flowering, the AFL grand final will be run and done which means the snapper season is upon us. Just last week club commodore Ivan Bereza reeled in a 6kg beauty from the in-ner harbour and fish to 7kg have been taken off Clifton Springs. Club members have also reported good catches of whiting in the outer harbour. So now’s the time to dust the tackle off and get amongst them. Speaking of snapper, a snapper fishing info night was held at LAAC on Mon 10th Sep with guest speakers Geoff Wilson and Neil Slater passing on some expert tips to the 45 people who attended. Feed back tells us that everyone had a great night and thanks to Geoff, Neil and Ivan for a great presentation. We have a fair bit on between now and Christmas so to inform you all of our up coming events, please check out this events calendar. Fri Oct 5th... Bullen Merri fishing trip, expressions of interest required ASAP Sat Oct 6th...Bunnings Leopold sausage sizzle. ( Volunteers required) Mon Oct 8th..General members meeting LAAC 7pm Sun Oct 14th... Gone Fishing Day, for further info come down to LAAC club house 711 Portar-lington Rd, Leopold any Fri 4-8pm. Fri Oct 26th... Trelly’s tackle world Spectacular, Geelong Marine World 401 Portarlington Rd Moolap 6pm,We will be holding a food stall at this event. Sat Oct 27-Sun Oct 28 .. Annual Major fishing comp and snapper challenge Sat Nov 10th...Boat and PWC licence course. 9am-12 noon LAAC club house. Here’s wishing everyone a great boating season and if you want more info on the club call in any Friday afternoon, 711 Portarlington Rd from 4pm or email us at leopoldanglingandaquatic-club@gmail.com or check us out on face book Cheers LAAC

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Leopold Electrical Services (trading as)

Terence Britt Electrical

----- REC 11088 ---- LEOPOLD; Ph: 0418 521 870

Air-conditioning installation Underground Power

New homes Safety switches

Hot water services LED lighting

Switchboard installation / replacement

Appliance tagging Commercial installations

Nature First Mowing Lawn Mowing

Rubbish Removal

Garden Clean up

General Garden Maintenance

Hedge trimming

Pensioner Discount

Leopold Owned and Operated

For a free quote

call Lawrence 0409 501 817

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LEOPOLD MENS SHED INC Garage Sale which will take place at The Men’s shed on Octo-

ber 13th. Our shed is located at 515 Bellarine Highway in the grounds of the Club Italia. We will so please come along for some of our Bargains and meet the blokes that make up the Leopold Men’s Shed. Bric a Brac, furniture, paint, tools and equipment, hanging gardens, produce trays etc. etc. – fused.

taking orders for these great garden ornaments in quite a few different designs. Check them out when you drop in to the garage sale. Please log onto the Leopold Men’s shed face book page where they can also be seen plus

We are very proud to announce 3 of our members Tom Adair, Gerhard Foll and Ken Flavell have been nominated in the 2018 Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards for their work with the children at Moolap

Guys and we hope come October you win but you are already winners for the pleasure you have bought to the kids at the school.

come and check us out if you are looking for a friendly face and a cuppa. Cheers Ian MacLeod President Leopold Men’s Shed 0417139101

ALLANVALE PRESCHOOL

Allanvale News… The end of Term 3 was a busy one at Allanvale Preschool. The children enjoyed lots of exciting activities such as Treasure Day and Football Day where they dressed in their favourite football team colours. VIP Day was also a great success, as was our Farm Day to support the ‘Buy a Bale’ appeal. The children really enjoyed our farm related activities, and we raised $143.85.

Upcoming Events: • Mon 8th Oct – First day

of Term 4 - Red Group • Tues 9th Oct – First day

of Term 4 - Blue Group • Thurs 11th Oct – First

day of Term 4 - Yellow Group

• Sat 13th Oct – Shopping Trip Fundraiser

• Wed 17th Oct – Breakfast at Kinder & PJ Day

• Tues 23rd Oct – Geelong Hospital Visit (Red & Blue Group)

• Wed 24th Oct – Centre Closed - Geelong Cup

• Tues 20th Nov – All current kinder sessions cancelled for new year 2019 intake orientations

WE’RE GOING SHOPPING AND YOU’RE INVITED! Come and join our Melbourne outlet shopping tour

fundraiser on Saturday 13th October. Cost is $50 per person which includes morning tea (BYO lunch). For more information, drop into the Centre or call us on

5250 2193. We’d love to welcome you!

28 Allanvale Ave.

Leopold VIC 3224

Director: Marisa Hough

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LEOPOLD | 1/49 ASH RD | 5250 1666

hayden.com.au

Thinking of Selling your property?

Contact

Karen Purcell

0448 510 143

Thinking of Leasing your

property?

Contact

Jade Stewart

0448 510 136

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Leopold Primary SchoolParents Support Group

Shopping Trip

November 10th 2018

Visiting a variety of outlets around Melbourne:

Feelgood Australia Sporting House Direct

Road to Home Natio

Bags & Luggage Outlet SCB

Five Star Direct Christmas Elves

The Linen Factory Ross’s Quality Nuts

Brunswick Food Court TS14+

For more information, contact Vicki Law: 0418590566

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LEOPOLD WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE Inc.

The Lone Pine

The Australian Troops landed at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915. There was a ridge on which a solitary pine

tree stood. The trees in the area around had been felled by the Turkish troops to fortify their trenches in

advance of the attack, the trenches were also fortified by pine branches sourced from other locations.

On August 6th 1915 the battle of ‘Lone Pine’ began, after 4 days of fierce hand to hand fighting where

thousands of casualties were suffered on both sides the solitary ‘Lone Pine’ was destroyed by the heavy

shelling but the site remained known as ‘Lone Pine’. In the book ‘The Battle of Lone Pine’ it refers to ‘the

stump of the original Lone Pine’, this name was used by the Australians and stems from a popular song at

the time titled ‘The Trail of the Lonesome Pine’

On a mountain in Virginia stands a lonesome pine

Just below is the cabin home of a little girl of mine

Her name is June, and very, very soon, she’ll belong to me

For I know she is waiting there for me ’neath that lone pine tree

There are two main stories of seeds of the ‘Lone Pine’ being brought home to Australia, Lance Corporal

Benjamin Smith, 1583, of the 3rd Battalion whose brother was killed in the battle of ‘Lone Pine’, collected

some cones from the branches used to cover the Turkish trenches. He sent them home to his mother in

Inverell NSW. These were kept in a drawer for 13 years before being planted in 1928 and producing two

seedlings. One was planted at Inverell and the other was planted at the Australian War Memorial in

1934 by the Duke of Glouster, Prince Henry. These pines have been identified as Aleppo Pines which are

native to the Mediterranean Region.

Keith McDowell an Australian soldier of the 23rd Battalion brought home pine cones from the battle site,

it was claimed these cones were from the remains of the ‘Lone Pine’ itself, seeds were planted by his

wife’s aunt near Warrnambool, Victoria. Five seedlings emerged and 4 survived. They were planted at

Wattle Park, Shrine of Remembrance, Soldiers Memorial at Terang and at the Warrnambool Botanic

Gardens. These pines have been identified as a ‘Native Turkish Pine’, initially as a sub-species of the

‘Aleppo Pine’ but later as a distinct species.

‘Lone Pines’ have also been planted at various locations in New Zealand.

There are a number of ‘Lone Pines’ growing in the Geelong area, particularly at the Leopold Primary

School and the Leopold War Memorial.

The ‘Lone Pine’ trees grow proud and are a very special way to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of

the ANZACS.

We will remember them, Lest we forget.

Keith Pettigrew,

Chairman, Leopold War Memorial Committee Inc.

PH. 0427 502 271

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BALLROOM DANCING EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 6pm bands subject to change

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 2018

Sat 6th Dinner Dance 3 course meal, beer,

wine and soft drink

Entertainment by

LA GRECA & PERGOLESE

Sun 7th MEAL & BALLROOM DANCING

Entertainment by CHARLES

Sat 13th Elvis Tribute Show

Entertainment by DAMIAN MULLIN

Sun 14th MEAL & BALLROOM DANCING

Entertainment by NEWSOUND

Sun 21st MEAL & BALLROOM DANCING

Entertainment by CHARLES

Sat 27th FAMILY DISCO—HALLOWEEN

6 —10pm

adults $15, Children $8 inc a meal

Sun 28th MEAL & BALLROOM DANCING

Entertainment by NEWSOUND

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Salon Sanu Hair & Beauty 39 Ash Rd Leopold PH: 52501588

Carol Horton owner & manager of Salon Sanu is an award winning

Qualified Senior Hairdresser

specializing in

Haircuts & Colours

Perming

Blow waves & sets

Wedding & Formal Hair

Facial Waxing

Eyelash & Brow Tinting

Gift vouchers available

Hair Treatments

Pensioner discounts for Hair

Salon Sanu is now offering these additional

services by appointment only

- Eyelash Extensions by our Lash Technician

- Body Waxing by our Beautician

- Make Up services by our Make Up Artist

For All Appointments Phone 52501588

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LIVINGSTONS GREAT GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER

POWELL STREET WEST

OCEAN GROVE

9AM—1PM

Sausage sizzle Cake & jam stall:

huge variety of new and good quality items at

bargain prices

Clothing children's books and toys

travel & camping gear sporting gear

homewares books

garden furniture

baby items plants

decorating & other items pet goods

Christmas decorations & lights games

Bathroom items bedroom linen

electrical items linen

Follow the signage on the day!!

AUTHORISED Fundraising Event to rebuild Livingstone and Sarah's

house.. Livingstone Great Garage Sale is being held to raise the

$10,000 needed to build Livingstone & Sarah a new home.

'if you would like to assist with the rebuilding of Livingstone & Sarah's new home

please see the following website link.’

www.livingstonehouserebuildfund.com

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LEOPOLD HALL INCORPORATED

The Leopold Hall Committee is holding their annual Sunday Afternoon dance from 2.00pm till 5.00pm for the SENIORS Month of OCTOBER on Sunday October 7th

805 – 809 Bellarine Highway Leopold. Music will be provided by well-known Geelong Musician Ron Sudden. Admission is $5 per person which includes afternoon tea. All patrons will be most welcome. In addition to the above event on SATURDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 13th a dance will be held at the Leopold hall to aid the Farmers Drought Relief Fund. Admission is $10 per person which includes supper. Music for this event will be provided by the Leopold Hall Committee from C.D,s. ALL MONIES received by way of admission plus Competition and any donations will be forwarded to the Farmers relief Fund. For Further enquires re the above events pls phone 0400500402 Kevin Smith President Leopold Hall Committee E leopoldhallinc@outlook.com Ph 0400500402

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THE OCTOBER GARDEN

It’s time for planting seeds or seedlings of vegies including pumpkin, zucchini, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, climbing and bush beans, celery, beetroot, capsicum, chillies, lettuce, eggplant, radish, spinach and squash. Sow sunflowers and other flowers from seeds. Seeds that can be sown in garden beds where you intend to grow them are easy to do. Mix in some well-rotted compost prior to planting and rake it all over once finished so that you have a smooth surface. Sow the seeds as directed and cover them if specified. Water with a fine rose on your watering can and keep moist. Alyssum, nasturtiums, cosmos, marigolds, Californian poppies, nigella, everlasting daisies, gypsophila, cleomes and zinnias are all easy to grow. Borage is easily grown from seed and the vivid blue flowers help attract bees to the garden to pollinate vegie crops. Lilacs are in flower this month and are gorgeous in the garden. Their perfume is amazing so pick some flowers to bring inside and enjoy. Lilacs prefer a slightly alkaline (pH around 7.5) soil for best growth so grab a pH kit from a local nursery or hardware store and check your soil. Add lime or dolomite if necessary to correct the soil. Mulch over the warmer months to keep the roots cool and moist. Feed camellias and azaleas as they finish flowering and trim to shape if needed. Prune blossom trees that have finished flowering; you can cut them back hard to keep them really compact. Enjoy new growth on Japanese maples as they come out and if in pots move to where they are protected from hot sun and strong winds. Admire flowering crabapples and late flowering ornamental cherries out in bloom this month and see if you can find room to pop one in the garden. Prune winter and early spring flowering shrubs that are finished flowering such as echiums and flowering quince. Give them a feed at the same time. Plant perennials such as penstemons, salvias, statice, silene, lamb’s ears, ajuga, bergenia, thrift (Armeria), campanulas, dianthus and carnations, phlox, nemesia, lavender, heucheras for their colorful foliage, plus lots more that can go in small pockets and around other plants to add permanent color and texture. Mulching is critical as the weather warms up but first try to ensure you have added plenty of compost to enrich the soil and hold moisture in. You can also add a wetting agent to ensure the water soaks down well into the soil. Try to water thoroughly a couple of times so that the moisture is well down the soil profile prior to putting mulch on. Feed citrus and evergreen fruiting plants again later this month. Enjoy roses in flower and feed again if it is more than two months since you last fed them – Sudden Impact for roses is a good fertilizer to promote healthy growth and flowering. Keep blueberries, vines and fruit trees moist and well fed as they develop fruit for summer. Inconsistent watering can lead to dry fruit so keep them evenly moist and mulched.

“When gardeners garden, it is not only plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves.” (Ken Druse)

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BELLARINE CAMERA CLUB The first meeting of the month was a club evening where our upcoming October photographic exhibition was discussed, with preparations well on the way for 13th and 14th October. We also saw the very interesting documentary “Salt” – photographer Murray Fredericks’ very lonely journey on

Lake Eyre, his photographs being of the expansive space rather than Lake Eyre being the subject. Our monthly competition was Street Photography, judged by local artist Dr Gillian Turner, a very knowledgeable and experienced judge. It is always a pleasure to have Gillian judge one of our competitions, and members always appreciate what she has to say about their images. Our photographic outing this month was to Anglesea bushland to photograph the very tiny wildflowers. Results from this month’s competition are listed below (more winning images can be viewed on our website under the Competition Results tab) PRINTS !

A GRADE: B GRADE:!

1st That’s the One – Stan Coath 1st Selfies – Roger Stephenson 2nd Fragmented Faces – Daryl Haywood 2nd Street Life – Neil Follett 3rd The Pigeon Whisperer – Alex Valkenburg 3rd Karma – Idiots at the Beach Merit Check This Out – Lynne Bryant Merit Window in the Wall – Lynne Bryant ELECTRONIC DIGITAL IMAGES

A GRADE: B GRADE:

1st Walking the Dog – Lynne Bryant 1st Street Market – Jeff Williams 2nd I Remember Wearing These! – Lyn Northam 2nd Street Scene Split – Jeff Williams 3rd Staring Straight Ahead – Jim Den Ouden 3rd Tanah Lot Street Market – Neil Follett Merit Smoko for the Tattooist – Lyn Northam Merit Walking Tall – Lynne Bryant Merit Harp Campfire – Robyn Curtis Merit Photographing the Photographer Photographing

– Ian Chalmers

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Bellarine Camera Club meets at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre, Drysdale, at 7:30pm on the first and third Monday of the month. For further details call in to a meeting, or visit our website www.bellarinecameraclub.org.au Lynne Bryant President!

Image of the Competition & 1st EDI Walking the Dog – Lynne Bryant

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TRACK & FIELD ATHLETICS Athletics Chilwell is currently welcoming new members/athletes to join the club for the upcoming 2018/19 track and field season.

Competition is held on Saturday afternoons at Landy Field, commencing on Saturday 6th October 2018 until March 2019. Senior athletes aged from under 14 to Veterans are welcome to participate.

Coaching is available in all disciplines, e.g. Sprints, middle/long distance running, throws and jumps.

For further information, please contact Mary McDonald on 5229 3920 or email: athletics.chilwell@gmail.com.

LEOPOLD SPORTSMANS CLUB – GOLF SECTION SPONSOR: BELLARINE SERVICE CENTRE EVENT: STABLEFORD Date: 9th Sept 2018 Number of Players: 31 RESULTS 0 – 23 WINNERS 24 - 31 WINNERS Graeme Morrow 40 Points Troy Lawson 34 Points C/B RUNNER UP RUNNER UP Dean McFarlane 38 Points Ray Bird 34 Points 32 – 40 WINNERS John Giuffrida 29 Points C/B RUNNER UP Dave Hollahan 29 Points NTP (0 – 21) NTP (22 – 45) Greg Lipscombe Dean McFarlane NTP 2nd Shot (0 – 20) NTP 2nd Shot (21 – 45) Jake Cook Martin Ramsdale LONGEST DRIVER (0 – 20) LONGEST DRIVER (21 – 45) Nil Marty Ramsdale GOLDEN SHOT – Shane Evans ($30:00) MEMBERS DRAW: No: 11 - Member Brian Marra was not in the Club House, therefore the stubbies will Jackpot to 18 for our next game. NOTE: President Ray welcomed all members that attended on the day. Ray thanked everyone for turning up, and urged everyone to try to encourage other members to spread the word about our Golf Days. We try to make them enjoyable for every level of golfer. Championship qualifying rounds start next game, at Royal Portarlington. Come and enjoy a great course in excellent condition. A big thanks went to our Daily Sponsor: Bellarine Service Centre for his continued sponsorship. Thanks also go to BBQ Cooking (Laurie & Bimbo), also thanks to the raffle sellers, Marty Ramsdale. Next Golf Event: Sunday 30th September, Stroke, 1st Rd of Championships, and Quarterly Medal Day ($1:00 Day, come and enjoy a cool drink for $1:00) SPONSOR: Gateway Plaza Newsagent and we are playing at PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB

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UNITED CHURCH

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there were some disagreements, this list received the most votes: Egypt’s Great Pyramids, Taj Mahal, The Grand Canyon, Panama Canal, Empire State Building, St Peter’s Basilica and China’s Great Wall.

While gathering the votes, the teacher noticed one student had not yet finished her paper. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there are so many.”

The teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have and maybe we can help.”

The girl hesitated, then read, “I think the seven wonders of the world are to see, to hear, to touch, to taste, to feel, to laugh and to love.”

The room fell silent.

The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and take for granted are truly wonderous.

The most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or purchased with money.

True stories are often stranger than fiction: The recently installed security cameras at the church “captured” a person unloading a lot of “stuff” in the car park late at night - donations that the OpShop would not be able to handle. While arrangements were being made to have these items taken to the tip, the same security cameras captured various other visitors taking all the “donations.” It all could make an interesting YouTube video!

Church Services are at 10:00 o’clock on Sundays with Rev Bob Thomas leading worship. If you like Hymn Singing, come at 9:45 a.m. We have a regular session every Sunday before church just for enjoy-ment where people can sing along or just listen.

We hope to see you on Friday 2nd November when there will be another Plant & Garden Sale. Plants and garden materials will be on sale from 9:30 a.m. till around 6:00 p.m.

Morning and afternoon Devonshire Teas will be available and a Sausage Sizzle around lunch time. It will be a great day.

You are invited to take a visit our Web Site http://leopold.unitingchurch.org.au/

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LEOPOLD TENNIS CLUB

JUNIORS

Six Junior teams will be competing in the Tennis Geelong Summer Pennant Competition which commences

on Saturday October 13th.

SENIORS

Four Senior teams have been entered in Summer Pennant Competition---two in Men’s sections and two

Mixed teams. The season begins on Saturday October 13th. Senior presentation was held at the Leopold

Sportsman’s Club on August 30th. Trophies were awarded to: Scott Bond for the Best % Male and the Best

Average. Katrina Watson for Best % Female and Liam Pohl for Best Club person. Congratulations to all win-

ners on a good season.

A “meet’n’greet” is being held on Saturday October 6th from 11.30 am for Junior and Senior team members

to meet and share a sausage sizzle. A working bee will follow in preparation for the 100th birthday celebra-

tions the following day. Hope to see as many as possible in attendance.

MIDWEEK LADIES

Ten rounds of matches have been completed in the Midweek Winter season. The Leopold Grade 9 team is

in 2nd place.

SENIORS SOCIAL TENNIS

Aimed at promoting health, fun and fitness through social tennis, the Seniors session is held on Thursday

mornings between 9.30 and 11.30 am and is followed by light refreshments.

CLUB CENTENARY

We are hoping for a good attendance of past and present club members at this special celebration on Sun-

day October 7th between 1.00 and 5.00 pm.

Looking to play with your child/ren in a supportive environment and meet other parents? Then why not join Playgroup?

Sessions run between 9.30am - 11.30am on Monday and Friday mornings at the Leopold Community Hub, 31-39 Kensington Road. For a small term fee of $37 and an annual $40 Playgroup Victoria membership, you and your child/ren can play with a wide range of indoor and outdoor toys, have fun with craft activities and enjoy a light morning tea. Why not come along and join in a trial session? We'd love to meet you. For more information, you can contact us via: email: leopoldplaygroup@live.com.au

or message us on Facebook at Leopold Playgroup.

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We are the Real Estate Specialists

and Leopold has proudly been our home since 1988.

Call us for our expert opinion on the value of your property in today’s market.

5250 1533

Andrew Biggs – 0403 874 700 Janet McIntosh – 0418 131 372

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CARPET

CLEANING

PRO STEAM GEELONG Est 1982

Heavy Duty Truck Mounted

Steam Cleaning Unit.

We also do pressure cleaning of driveways

And pathways

We achieve great results

Available 7 days. Locally owned and operated.

Call for a free quote

David Bell – 0418 161 893

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LEOPOLD GATEWAY PROBUS CLUB

The club meets at the Sporties on the fourth Monday of each month, at 9.30 am.

Visitors are welcome, to join us for a cuppa, listen to speakers, and join in any activity. We have had a busy few months, with visits to The Range and Ollies, and a wonderful Mystery Trip to the Ostrich Farm at Winchelsea, and a tasting and afternoon tea at the Chocolaterie. In October we will walk and have coffee and cake at Barwon Edge, and lunch at Jack Rabbit. Meetings: August featured our Soup and Slice Day, September was our Trivia Month, and in October we will dress up and eat cupcakes in honour of Geelong Cup. There is also the opportunity for book club, singing, music appreciation, cards, a cruise, and golf. For information, call: Jenny Broad President 52501606 Trevor Wright Membership Officer 52501740

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RAIL TRAIL INCIDENTS

Geelong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are appealing for information in relation to two incidents on the Bellarine Rail Trail on September 12 and 18. The incidents occurred between Moss Road and Kensington Road, Leopold. A man was perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s, with a pale complexion, short grey/brown hair and a medium to heavy build and wearing a black hooded top and ripped tracksuit pants. Police are patrolling the area – including vehicle, bicycle, mounted police and quad bike patrols, throughout the day and night. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au PERSONAL SAFETY

You can't always plan to be in company when you're out in public but you can take steps to prepare for situations when you

find yourself alone. When you're out and about,

Avoid walking in dark isolated places

Don't go under the radar

Before you set out, try to let people know where you are going.

A short text could be all it takes to keep you safe.

Where possible, try to walk in groups

Trust your instincts

Whatever it will take to improve your safety and make you feel more comfortable, do it.

GRANT SUCCESS

Neighbourhood Watch Leopold has been successful in obtaining a Community Crime Prevention grant. Watch this space for

more information about our campaign – “Lock it up, Leopold”.

RECRUITING NOW! Join our team today and play a role in making Leopold a safe place to

live, work and play. Contact us – By email nhw.leopold@gmail.com or Phone: 0432 055 214

or message us on Facebook

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October 08 Bread making and Ricotta Cheese 11 High Tea – Gambling Harm Awareness 15 Upcycle Furniture Workshop

November

05 Melbourne Cup High Tea

10 Haloumi Cheese Workshop

High Tea Join us on the 11th October from 11am till 2pm, not only will we have fabulous food and loads of fun and games. Activities will include Mega Scrabble, Brain Train and much more. Cost is a gold coin donation Cheese Making Classes are back We are excited to have our Cheese Making Class begin again. Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop. Full day workshop. 10th November 10am - Cost $35 (includes ingredients) Learn how to make your own Haloumi cheese — delicious! Bring a plate to share over lunch (You will need to pay for your Cheese Hoops) Ricotta Cheese and Beer Bread. Cost $20. Chess Club Come down and sign up. We will provide you with afternoon tea and a friendly environment. Taking expressions of Interest for a Tuesday afternoon Chess club Technology Tea Room Technology tearoom is back every Thursday at 10.00 am. Tristan will help you solve your digital device issues, from phones, tablets and computers. Cost $3. Boomerang Bags – 1293 made and still sewing. Every Tues and Thursday from 9:30 am. No experience necessary, just a willingness to help and have fun. Monday Mystery Afternoon and Coffee Lounge Join us on Monday afternoon 1.30pm – 3pm for a social afternoon and a mystery activity – we will have something different every week. Cost $3

Growing and Preparing Herbs for Health and Wellbeing Work-shop Series Workshop 1: Raising Herbs from Seed and Make your own Herbal Tea and Teabags. You will get to plant 6 types of herbs to get you started and learn how to look after them. In addition you will get to make your own herbal tea mixes and have a tasting session to work out what suits your palate. Workshop 2. Propagating Herbs from Cuttings and Make your own Shrub and Herb pesto. You will get started with 4 herb cuttings and learn how to look after them. You will also learn how to make Strawberry and Mint Shrub—a non-alcoholic health drink and a delicious Herb Pesto. Workshop 3. Herbal Tonics and Beneficial Aromatherapy You will make your own health tonics to help make you feel better — Herbal Bitters— said to reduce sugar cravings, Herbal Spritz to freshen the room or yourself, and a tonic to help boost your immunity. Upcycle your existing furniture workshop 15th Oct 10.30 am During this workshop you will learn how to use paint, waxes and glazes as well as everyday paint to create a number of effects on furniture. From stencilling flat or in relief to using paper prints in a decoupage effect, we will show you how to make the best of small items such as coffee tables, chairs, small drawers, or boxes. Bring down a small project or we will give you one to start you off. Melbourne Cup High Tea — Community Kitchen Will include a Melbourne Cup sweep and Op Shop Fashion On the Fields. Cost $5 Proudly sponsored by

Contact Us 45 Ash Road, Leopold Phone: 5250 1301 Open Monday - Thursday 9am to 3pm info@leopoldcommunitycentre.com.au www.leopoldcommunitycentre.com.au Facebook: Leopold Community Centre

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LEOPOLD RED CROSS

DROUGHT APPEAL

The RC appeal for drought aid has reached $10.5 million and rising. This money is being used to

supply personal care packages and food boxes directly to the affected farmer, via their local CWA

ladies. These ladies are Johnnies-on-the-spot, and know their local families well, unlike the Govt.

office people who send out screeds of drought assistance forms that need an accountant to un-

ravel.

20 YEARER

At our September meeting, Margaret Palmer was presented with her 20 year Long Service

Award. Unfortunately for Marg her volunteer wages have not risen from her 10 year award—still

zilch. Well done Marg.

FILM NIGHT

Our last film night for the year will be on 28 / 11, 7pm for 7.30pm start, at St Mary’s theatrette.

Tickets are $12.50, and are available from Maureen on 550 1228. The film will be ’Finding your

Feet’, starring Joanna Lumley, and is reviewed as a ’feel good’ movie. There’ll also be the usual

multi-prized raffle and mini stall. With free supper, free parking, what more could you want?

WORDS OF WISDOM

Two quotes from a recent zone meeting -’ The world is getting better and better, worse and

worse, and faster and faster’, and ‘Studies show volunteering is the second greatest source of

joy after dancing’.

RUOK

Tony McManus was one of the speakers at that meeting and spoke about depression and the

ways we can help. If you feel someone is struggling ask them RUOK, then follow up with an RAK

(random act of kindness). Visit the website to find out how to help, and keep in contact. Tony’s

quote to add to the other 2 was ‘The best exercise you can do is to help someone who is down,

to get up again’.

Thanks for the wool, magazines, Digests, Geographics, stamps glasses and corks that keep arriv-

ing. They are muchly appreciated at their destinations.

Phyll Serpell

7 Simons Road

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