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As we go to print, we are continuing
to celebrate double donut days and
we thought this was an opportunity to
celebrate what our community has
been able to achieve together.
Thank you for the part you played in
helping achieve this goal.
DEC 2020 - JAN 2021
SpringDale
Messenger
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Thursday 10 Human Rights Day Distribution:
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Friday 18 SpringDale office closes till 18th Jan 2021 St Leonards, Ocean Grove and selected
businesses on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Friday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
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1 December for the locally produced
February 2021 publication.
issue This copy is one of almost 2 million
January 2021
community newspapers printing annually
by members of Community Newspaper
Association Victoria
Friday 1 New Year’s Day
Monday 18 SpringDale office reopens at 9am
Sunday 26 Australia Day
New Group for
What we value seems to have become so much more important over this SpringDale - Bellarine
year. I’m taking this opportunity to talk about what I value about SpringDale
Neighbourhood Centre. Family History Group
I value the fact that I have been able to be so busy over the last year. I am so happy that we have Find out the secrets from your family’s
been able to focus on completing our Strategic Plan and progressing almost every goal. past and learn how to research and build
your family tree.
I value and am grateful to the people who have worked beside me as they were able – my family
who became conscripted, staff members and volunteers who helped when conditions allowed.
I am grateful that we were able to help so many technologically stranded people who needed,
usually simple assistance, which became very difficult during access restrictions. I value the
sincere thanks we have received by so many that we were able to help.
Like so many people in our community and beyond, I value the thousands of jigsaw puzzles that
we curate, donated by our community over the years, this asset provided great joy to so many over
the year. This is only one facet of asset support that SpringDale provides that I value so much.
As people cleaned out cupboards, I value the fact that people trusted us with their books
and other items that we have been able to make available to keep other people busy and
entertained.
I am grateful for the opportunity to have been able to encourage people to take up online
opportunities and continue to be part of our classes. I know people have valued our classes that A few feature for our website is the ability
have run over Zoom over the last 8 months, we continue to be thanked for our support, so I to update your membership details. As we
prepared for our Annual General Meeting
know it has been valued.
we found some details we held about
I am grateful that those people have gone onto encourage others to go online and to help them members may not be up to date and so we
to do so – paying it forward is so important. Our tutors adapted and hosted hundreds of sessions, designed this useful tool. (please include
connecting with so many and facilitating thousands of hours of information. I am so grateful that my email – coordinator@springdale.org.
our tutors helped SpringDale to remain operational even if it was in a virtual space. au and the office email office@springdale.
I am grateful and value the support of people who have subscribed for our regular email contact. org.au in your email address book please
Many people would respond and the number of subscriptions have sky rocketed during this year. so emails will get through to you. https://
Each extra subscription gave me a burst of energy and gave me permission to keep going. home.springdale.org.au/membership-
update/
I have loved seeing our Wednesday Men’s Cooking Group meet every Wednesday, almost like
normal, in front of a screen instead in front of the stove and value every time one of our group
leaders or group members contacted someone else and lifted their spirits.
Watch out for the
I am grateful to have been able to help many local groups to use our Zoom licenses for their Term 1 2021
meetings and some businesses and even a couple of families, even being able to help the Course Guide
Drysdale RSL Sub Branch to be able to live stream Remembrance Day recently. (Although it could
have been better – we did outside streaming).
I am grateful that we started the Herbs to Help project in February this year. The plants that I
have had the opportunity to nurture and they in turn have given me great joy. In the very near
future we will transport them to Bruthen and neighbouring villages. I am so grateful to have had
this opportunity. So grateful to all the those who have so freely given of their time, expertise and
donation of seedlings and cuttings. By the time you read this our plants will have new homes in The Lunch Bunch not starting again
East Gippsland. until the 17th February 2021. It will be
I value the support the SpringDale Committee has given me and our community. As the number at the Café Zoo at midday bookings
of volunteers helping in operational ways at SpringDale reduced significantly, the Committee are essential.
stepped forward to help in so many ways and continue to support and inspire us. Please phone Margaret 0418 370 857
I especially value the opportunity to publish the most positive magazine monthly. I am so glad
that we have been able to continue to do this without hesitation and in the most positive way
that we could.
I look forward to the future and hope to meet the challenges that may come next. The words we
are open have become so special.
I am so grateful for all the support that I receive daily – I love what SpringDale enables me to be The Dining Group is not starting again
able to do and also value the support of my family who have been with me every step of the way. until 2021. Please stay safe and well
until we meet again.
Thankyou thankyou thankyou.
Yours sincerely
Anne Brackley for Team SpringDale
We have you
Covered!
Masks $5 or
by donation
has commenced, as too local netball, bowls, addressing local road safety issues.
tennis and the myriad of other non-contact Projects that support vulnerable road users
summer sports. such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycle
I take this opportunity to wish every club, riders will be prioritised in this year’s round of
every side and every team member well for grants.
this coming season. Applications close on the 9th of November
Finally, it is still important that if you are at and more information is available at http://
all feeling unwell to get tested and ensure www.tac.vic.gov.au/tzcg> or again contact my
Since writing last month, I am extremely personal Covid safe practise like hand washing office.
pleased to note that the States corona virus and wearing of masks is a priority for us all. As always, please don't hesitate to contact
case numbers have significantly dropped, me if there are any matters that I may be
Funding for Men’s Sheds able to assist you with directly.
particularly in metropolitan Melbourne.
State Government Grants of $2,300 are now
This is of course good news for everyone, available for those Men’s Sheds which maybe Hon Lisa Neville MP - Member for Bellarine
especially locally where at the time of writing struggling after being unable to fundraise over lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au
(29 October) there were no recorded cases in recent months. Twitter@Lisanevillemp Ph: 5250 1987
the Greater Geelong region, including here on
The funding is designed to assist the sheds
the Bellarine Peninsula.
in meeting any urgent expenses they may
I thank and congratulate all Bellarine residents have so they can reopen as strong community
for their ongoing commitment and effort in organisations.
fighting this virus.
Men’s Sheds play an important role in
It is now heartening to see our local cafes and providing safe places for men to come
restaurants reopened, albeit with number together, utilise and teach skills such as
restrictions, and regional tourists staying The DCSCA AGM was held on Wednesday
woodwork, and in doing so improve the
overnight in local accommodation to enjoy all 21st October Via Zoom c/- SpringDale
health and well-being of their members.
the peninsula has to offer. Neighbourhood Centre.
The Bellarine is blessed to have several Men’s
Indications are that if metropolitan Melbourne Sheds, all an important part of their local The 2020-2021 Committee members are:
numbers remain low we will soon see their communities and I thank and congratulate President: Mercedes Drummond,
travel restrictions lifted. them on their important work. Vice President: Mike Windsor,
I know this will be welcome news for our These grants close on the 30th of November
many cafes, restaurants and accommodation Secretary: Anne Brackley,
and more details can be found at: providers.
providers. dhhs.vic.gov.au/mens-shed-program or Treasurer: Bruce Drummond,
All going well, it will mean small businesses contact my office. Committee: Neil McGuiness,
can look forward to the coming summer Committee: Ernie Elliott.
months. Community Road Safety Grants
From a community sport perspective, it is Available In order for us to best represent the
terrific to see our summer sport seasons Road safety grants of up to $30,000 are also residents and local business within our
commencing. now open to local community organisations community it is important that you let us
The Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association and schools through the Transport Accident know what is important to you.
Commission.
Please visit our website
The TACs Community Road Safety Grants are www.dcsca.org.au or
targeted to help not for profit organisations email dryclifton@gmail.com
and schools to develop effective projects
We are returning to a semblance of
normality, in a COVID-19 safe way.
As the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on indoor cultural venues are rolled out, the Potato Shed
is closer to returning to a semblance of normality.
Workshops are back on and community groups are once again using the Potato Shed.
This access allows for performances and exhibitions to be held in coming weeks.
Resident theatre company, Theatre 3triple2 are developing a live performance element for their
annual 12 x 12 Playwrighting Competition.
With a new outdoor stage area being built over the next few weeks, we are excited to host a
number of cabaret and comedy acts in our surrounding gardens.
The popular pantomimes are also returning in time for January School Holidays, with Hansel and
Gretel scheduled to be performed on the brand-new outdoor stage.
More programming information will be revealed at our annual Season Launch Wednesday 2
December.
Whilst we have been closed to the public and
SpringDale Artists Art Show community groups alike, we have continued
Saturday 21st November to provide entertainment via our popular Bird
Bath Cam Sessions, broadcast live via Potato
to Sunday 6th December Shed TV.
10-4pm every day* We also pivoted to offer the Family Fun Day
At the SpringDale Neighbourhood replacement, Spookfest which was a taste of
Centre Hall what to expect when Halloween rolls around
again in 2021.
Exhibition & Sale We’re also looking forward to the Potato Shed
A wide variety of original paintings, being decorated and lit up as part of the City’s
small art works & greeting cards. Christmas activities.
Gold coin donation appreciated on entry
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & FUN!
What’s On in 2021 visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed
41 Peninsula Dr
Drysdale
P: 03 5251 1998
Caring for Women over 55
Christmas is traditionally a season of hope and good will and
while some of us will still be doing it hard this Christmas, I’ve been
really encouraged by conversations that I’ve had with women and
organisations around this area and into the Greater City of Geelong.
While talking with a lot of women who are really struggling financially,
I’ve been amazed at the positive way they approach every day. Some of 1st Drysdale Scouts will again be providing fresh cut
them really do take every day at a time and while that’s good, it’s also a Christmas Trees to the Geelong and Bellarine areas
good thing to dream a little bit and be brave enough to try to imagine a
Our fresh cut trees start from $50 up to 5ft foot, $60 up to 6ft and
new and better future, and how that might happen. $70 for a 7ft tree. Every tree ordered online comes with free contact
I’ve noticed an increase in awareness of the plight of older women who less delivery. This year a special Monday 30th of November delivery
are really battling to exist on a single pension or jobseeker payment. will be available for online orders.
It’s been a welcome relief and one of the positive things to come out For full all our tree sizes and delivery options check out our website
of COVID that Jobseeker was increased for a time and governments are htts://1stdrysdalescouts.com/christmas-tree-sales/
beginning to see the need to revisit those amounts for the long-term. or facebook @1stDrysdale
I’ve also been encouraged by the work that’s being done by our Prefer to hand pick your tree
City Council, Deakin University, Community organisations and even Come down to our hall on 1st and 2nd weekend in December and
businesses who have become aware of the homelessness issue in we will have limited number of trees for sale
our area and working towards other viable housing options for single Pick up only
people who need affordable, safe, comfortable and permanent homes The hall will be open between the following times and will be
in which to enjoy their senior years. Ageing “in place” – where they subject to Covid-19 restrictions in place at the time
choose to be amongst what is familiar and valued to them and being Friday 4th December 5-9pm
able to build a sense of community and belonging is so important for all Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 9am-3pm
of us, not just the aged. Friday 11 December 5-9pm
I think there are positive and encouraging things on the horizon for the Saturday 12th December 9am-3pm
Bellarine and Geelong Area, and there is a sense of hope and good will, Sunday 13th December 9am- until sold out
that I hope will transition and continue to grow into 2021. Have a problem disposing of your Christmas tree in the new year
If you need a little encouragement and someone to chat with about Just select the pick up option when ordering online or just ask us
your situation, please feel free to contact me. Wishing you all a when picking your tree at the hall and for a small fee of $12 we will
pick up your tree on the 9th of January 2021.
Christmas Season of Hope, Peace and Good Will.
Thank you for supporting 1st Drysdale Scouts fresh cut Christmas tree
Dianne Bennett fundraiser and we wish you a wonderful and Merry Chistmas
0422 146 604 or email diannebennett4@hotmail.com
St James Church
Well where did 2020 go, it seems like it was
only yesterday that I was writing article for the
who always helps us out. Op Shop
These grandparents survived and I am so
February issue of the Messenger. pleased to report that everything is going well Hooray the Op Shop at St. James Collins
This year we as Victorians have certainly for this family. St, Drysdale is open again. The hours are
been through so much, with not one wave Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
So Victorians hold your head up high because 10am - 2pm and Thursday 1pm - 4pm
of COVID19 but two. Covid19 has certainly we survived two waves of COVID19.
tested us to the limit - but we will survive, as with covid safe regulations.
Well done. On Saturday 5th December 9am -2pm we
Victorians always do.
On that note I would like to thank the many are having a gigantic outdoor sale to try
Which brings me to Survival - how would you
wonderful people who have donated so much and move some of our backlog stock. We
survive if you were asked to care full time for
to us as Kinship Carers. have racks of new clothes as well as pre-
young family members.
Recently I picked some beautiful handmade loved, paintings, bric-a-brac, linen, records,
I have recently supported two senior citizens, dvds, books etc. and home-made jams.
handbags from SpringDale - which were given
(both on the aged pension) who were asked
out to carers within 24hrs. Thank you to the Thank you members of the community for
to care full time for their three grandchildren.
wonderful person who made these awesome your many generous donations and we are
So survival mode set in - how do we cope, why
handbags. so glad to see many of you back in
did this happen and what comes next?
Jeanette Hanley Heath - 0414308257 our shop.
These grandparents were worried they would
not survive the many challenges facing them.
They were worried how they would survive on
just the aged pension for a new family of 5.
That's where I am able to help and support
from the group is enormous.
I contacted Centrelink organized payments
for the children plus a little back pay, as
well I (with the grandparent’s permission)
advocated with DHHS to urgently start
payments for the children.
Then we were able to organise needed
clothes, toys, books and games for the three
children, plus bedding.
Then we contact the local food relief centres,
New Holland
Honeyeater Jigsaw
head with white cheek patches and a very
penetrating white eye. Challenge
6000 pieces
These distinctive, well known birds are
common to our coastal or sub coastal gardens
in the Bellarine especially if we grow the
indigenous nectar producing plants they
love. Their beaks are black, long and curve What an achievement Anthony Bright
beautifully enabling them to penetrate right has completed an amazing challenge, he
into the flowers for the delicacy they have accepted and enjoyed every moment.
come for, sweet nectar. These little birds often He started in April and finished it on the
move as a messy group, darting from bush to
1st November only seven months. He is
shrub to tree, active, noisy and very much in
the lime light as they search high and low and so pleased that it is complete and saved
Usually if you are drawn to a babble of noise as I said before, arguing loudly as they travel himself from getting bored!! As many
in your garden it is what many friends and the garden. They are also inclined to feed on people who love doing jigsaws realise it
I call ‘the bully boys’. This is a misleading the insects of your garden darting high into can be challenging and then when they’re
comment as it is usually both boys and the air after a tasty morsel. finished it is hard to pack them up.
girls taking part in the activity, loudly and
constantly bickering and arguing about little or When I did my bird count in October’s bird
nothing. Who am I talking about? What is the week count I missed the New Holland’s
name of these well-known larrikins? They are noisy contribution to our area. Gone was
known as New Holland Honeyeaters and can the abrupt, metallic calls and whistles
be found in the south east and south west of and no rapid bursts of alarm calls broke
Australia, not forgetting Tasmania. my concentration. It seems that our noisy
companions move on each year and follow
The birds are certainly not shy and often you the flowering patterns of the plants they love.
see a bold and inquisitive individual sitting But not to worry, they will be back, loudly
high on the twig, well exposed to all, curiously asserting themselves and bringing joy to those
surveying the surrounding bush land or who watch out for them.
garden. They are distinctive in colouring with
dense black streaks on a white breast, with Carole O’Neill
yellow tipped wings and tail, a black back and
Community Development Cyril & Eva Deeath
Timeline The Deeath family moved to Drysdale in 1956, how
blessed and fortunate the citizens of Drysdale and
wider district would become…. In the early days Mrs
Eva Deeath (nee Cant) was a terrific influence and an
inspiration to many of the girls and young women of
Drysdale and in time became a strong caring respected
and integral member of the wider community, a Guide
Leader, Marriage Guidance Councillor and a Marriage
Celebrant.
Eva Cant was born in Richmond in 1921 and became
a nurse at the Bethesda Hospital in 1944. During her
time at the hospital she met a patient Cyril Deeath,
he was 20 years her senior and had suffered from
serious breakdowns. One thing led to another and
Cyril and Eva married later that year and set up house
in Beaumaris. In 1955 Cyril wanted to move to the
Bellarine Peninsula, he wanted a farm and to be near
a “big” Yacht Club. They found a 28-acre farm in
Drysdale and in 1956 started building their new farm-
house on the corner of Whitcombe’s Road and the
Portarlington/Geelong Road. Eva hated the idea of moving to the country, but her brother Harry
Cant, wife Merle and children had already relocated there, so that made things easier.
Drysdale was a developing town, however Eva soon discovered there was “just nothing” for her
children to do in their spare time. Coming from Melbourne the children were perhaps a little
bored so in 1957 Eva decided to establish a girl’s gymnasium class and shortly afterward the Girl
Guides movement in Drysdale. Her inspiration came from her involvement with the Salvation
Army Guild as they had numerous Girl clubs and activities in Melbourne, however after a lot of
thought Eva felt the best fit for Drysdale would be Girl Guiding and she was certainly qualified.
Eva became the Drysdale Girl Guide Leader, recruiting Mrs Merle Cant, Mrs Marian Stonehouse
and Mrs Beryl Hickman as her helpers. Rayna and some of her school friends, Pam Wisbey,
Wilma Hutchinson, Jeanette Williams and Lynette Nicholson became the first patrol of Drysdale
Girl Guides and what fun they had. The women taught the girls, knot-tying, craft, sewing,
camping, cooking, camp fire songs, survival techniques. First-aid etc.
Meetings were originally held in the Methodist Sunday School, (which is now SpringDale) then
a hall was built behind the now Craft Shop opposite in the carpark. Later on, Cyril became
interested in Scouting and started the Scout movement in Drysdale, he became the Group
Scoutmaster – and a very good one.
Eva was very good at juggling a lot of responsibilities and initiatives; being a mother, Guide
Leader, a farmer’s wife, milking cows, picking potatoes, collecting and cleaning eggs and driving
the tractor. Cyril had also purchased a farm in Drakes Road, so that kept them very busy.
This is only part of the story more to follow.
Eva - No one told me to press the hem of my
dress after I turned it up. Cop the black shoes
Summer Holiday’s are for Recharging and
Keeping Children’s Minds Active!
Parents, are you still feeling anxious because your child has fallen • Get Creative: Get messy drawing, painting, and sculpting. As a family
behind academically during the 2020 school year? I hope it alleviates re-write lyrics to a favourite song, create a rap about a TV show,
some of your concern to know that the Victorian Government will make ads and jingles for favourite food; have your kids re-design the
employ 4,100 tutors to support student learning throughout the 2021 layout of their bedroom, to meet their current needs; paint or draw
school year because they are fully aware how 2020 has impacted a new cover for their favourite book, DVD or CD album.
academic learning. • Create a Summer Holiday Scrapbook or journal: including
Over the summer holiday's it is important students get the opportunity mementos, notes, and observations of their holiday experiences.
to recharge after a chaotic school year. However, it is equally important I read a gorgeous letter from a school recently saying, ‘No child is
to keep children’s minds active and maintain their current level of ahead. No child is behind. Your child is exactly where they need to
understanding. be.’ Teachers are indeed superhero’s and will put all their energy into
If you plan to focus on your child’s academic learning over the holidays helping your children get back on track academically throughout 2021.
please think outside the box and provide opportunities for fun, creative Over the holidays laugh often with your children, share your own
and engaging family adventures and take time to foster your child’s wisdom, praise them, and most importantly relax, stay calm and have
enthusiasm for their own interests. lots of fun! If 2020 has taught us anything, we all need to support each
Here are a few suggestions: other to make it through this pandemic and out the other side kinder,
calmer, and more empathetic people! Kids are naturally resilient, what
• Plan a Family Summer Adventure List: Have your kids create
they missed academically, they have time to learn.
a holiday calendar and allocate days to engage in special family
activities.
• Cook with Kids: Provide step-by-step cooking lessons where your Happy Summer Vacation!
kids measure and cook, then create their own recipe book, with Written by Peta Henshelwood (B.Ed)
photos and family reviews. TIME2 Active8 - Your learning Potential
• Encourage Entrepreneurial Ideas: Kids are naturally inquisitive; Ph: 0447 950 004, henshelwood.peta@gmail.com and
encourage them to spend time on their hobbies and talents. Maybe facebook@TIME2Active8
they have an innovative idea to make some extra pocket money.
• STEAM Experiments: The tactile nature of Science, Technology, ‘Creative solutions to improve primary students educational wellbeing.’
Engineering, Art and Maths experiments make them fun and very
engaging. Look on pintrest for ideas. Your kids will have plenty of
suggestions too!
• Keep Physically and mentally active: Go swimming or running, use
a stop-watch to keep record of PB times; Map out a nature hike, bike
ride or backyard obstacle course.
• Explore: Visit local libraries, museums, zoos, beaches or nature
reserves in person or online. Study specific topics of interest.
• Encourage a love of reading: Set up cozy reading nooks with pillows
or beanbags scattered around the house or in a tent in the back
yard; set aside about 15 minutes a day where everyone in the
house drops everything and reads, it could be anything that holds
their interest and yours - a newspaper, recipe, cereal box, cartoon,
magazine, or board game instructions. Kids show a greater interest
in reading when parents show their joy for reading too.Tapas Turkey Tapas
Thinking ahead to a hot summer’s
day, or as some would say, “an
unprecedented Christmas lunch For this recipe it’s ok to have about 2Kg Turkey
in 2020”. pieces, on or off the bone. To practice for this
This refreshing cold soup is a “Unprecedented Christmas 2020” use little
creamy version of gazpacho. The chicken wings or thigh fillets. When preparing
fresh ripe tomatoes and thick it, just cut as much as possible off the bone.
hand-made breadcrumbs are Cut into bite size pieces.
best. Or a round loaf and scrape - 2Kg Turkey pieces
out the middle! Use that to make - about half cup extra virgin olive oil
the soup then serve it in the crust. - 1 cup bread crumbs (preferably day old bread,
A bottle of passata and plain breadcrumbs will roughly crumbed)
work to give this a try. - 6-10 cloves garlic, crushed
Spiced Vegetable Tapas Add eggs & ham to make it a dip!
Or keep it vegetarian and add roasted
- about a cup of blanched almonds, roughly
chopped
Select a variety of “cabbage family” to your capsicum, eggplant, potato or zucchini. - about a cup of chopped parsley
liking, include Brussel sprouts if it’s “that time - half teaspoon ground cloves
Olé … the variations are plenty!
of the year”! To measure use the example of 2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cold Soup Tapas
cups mixed vege per person. - 6 saffron threads, soaked in a tablespoon boiling
The following recipe serves 4-5 people as part water
of sharing Tapas. - 1Kg ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped into pieces - Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups Cauliflower divided into bite-sized florets - 2-3 cups day-old bread, cut roughly into pieces - about half cup white wine
- 2 cups Broccoli florets - 1 cup olive oil - 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cups Brussels - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan.
- 2 cups celery, carrot or other vege in season - 3-4 cloves garlic - Stir fry the breadcrumbs and garlic until just
- Half cup olive oil - Seasoning to taste golden.
- 6 cloves of garlic, crushed - Add the almonds and continue to stir fry gently.
- 1 tablespoon paprika (hot or not) - Some hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional) half
per person - Toss in the parsley and stir well.
- Half cup chopped fresh parsley (curly or flat) - Remove from heat.
- Some slices beautiful ham or prosciutto, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional) half slice per person - Blend the crumb mixture with the cloves,
- Season to taste - Fresh basil, parsley or mint for garnish cinnamon and saffron with the water, juice & zest.
- Place the tomatoes and bread in a food processor - Blend with a stick blender or processor to make a
- Cook the vegetables in salted water until just
or bowl to blend well. sauce.
tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt/pepper and blend - Add the wine, mix gently and set aside.
- Drain and set aside.
until smooth and thick. - Reheat the pan with remainder of the oil to fry
- Heat the oil and add the garlic. Stir fry to soften
- Garnish with fresh basil or herb. the turkey and the onion.
and golden.
Serve as a soup drizzled with beautiful extra - Fry all the pieces of turkey 10-15 minutes. This
- Add the vegetables and stir gently to mix.
virgin olive oil. can be done in batches.
- Sprinkle the paprika, parsley and stir carefully to
- Remove all the turkey from the pan.
mix. Add some chopped ham/eggs as required.
- Add the spicy sauce mixture in with the bits of
- Add the vinegar and salt/pepper to your liking. Add other chunks of roasted vegetables if onion left in the pan. Reheat.
These are perfect to prepare a day before. preferred. - Gently place turkey back into the sizzling sauce.
Place all the spices in a jar, ready, add them to To serve it as a dip best with crunchy fresh - Turn the heat down low and allow to simmer for
the pan to warm up and stir fry. bread. about 30 minutes.
Check it doesn’t dry out and just add a little water -
as the sauce thickens.
Serve with fresh little panini or slices of a
French stick to share for Tapas.
AgataOn Sale now at Bellarine Family History Group
SpringDale Find out the secrets from your family’s past
and learn how to research and build your
The Family History Group meet each Monday
at SpringDale Hall from 1:30 pm to 3.00 pm.
family tree. Once you have completed your “one on one”
Keep in mind for a special gift. sessions you can come along and continue to
Our Family History Group will teach you all
Fantastic reads for young or old. you need to know. As we all learn at different work on your family tree and there are people
Have you seen the speeds, especially as we get older the group available to help you if necessary.
Bunyip Lately? $10 have developed four “one on one” learning If you would like to participate, call the
sessions. SpringDale Neighbourhood House on
• The sessions are between you and 5253 1960 and we will arrange for a Family
your tutor and are held at SpringDale History Group member to give you a call.
Neighbourhood Centre Mondays,
1:30pm to 3:00pm. Should this time
be unsuitable for you to attend, specific
sessions between you and your tutor
at a weekday time to suit both can be
arranged subject to the availability of
the computer room.
Kel’s Corner $20
• Each session is for 90 minutes. In the
first 45 minutes they will show you the
various sources of information that are
available for you to gather data on your
ancestors, both recent and in the past.
• It is not unusual for most people to
forget some of what they are told in
the first sessions so they will go over
the data at your pace which is the
advantage of “one on one” sessions.
• For the remaining 45 minutes of each
session they will help you to start your
own family tree. So after each session
your family tree will begin to grow.
Two of the Bellarine Family History Group trainers
• Each session costs $3.00. Val Duff and Geoff Henderson ready to help you
research your family’s history
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Ordered on our app, online ordering system or by phoning us on P: 5216 3025Hello, I’m Ann Wise. I recently retired from
kindergarten teaching and was looking for
a way to volunteer in my community. After
seeing an article about the Drysdale Toy
Library in the SpringDale Messenger I knew
that I had found it!
I was heavily involved as a volunteer and Update on the
committee member in my local toy library
in Broadmeadows when my daughters were North Bellarine
young. I have very fond memories of my time
with the Broadmeadows Toy Library and only Aquatic Centre
the other day my daughters were reminiscing
about their excitement as they would await The North Bellarine Aquatic Centre Advocacy
their turn to borrow the very popular Little Group has continued to advocate on behalf
Tikes coupe. of our community for a Centre which at least
I am very excited and pleased to be helping complements the facilities on the Bellarine
to get the Portarlington Toy Libray reopening and includes the year round pool that the
in February 2021. We are in the process of Federal Government has granted money
checking all the items in the library so that towards and a warm water exercise pool
we can get the catalogue online and setting that many members of the community are
up the program so members can borrow by passionate about.
ordering online. The Toy Library is situated in The Council endorsed the facility to be
a great spot - on the same site as Portarlington designed in August 2020. The brief for the
Kindergarten. tender was for stage 1 the all seasons pool
It’s going to be a great resource to have back with stages 2 and 3 in mind once funding is
in the Community. available.
Ann Wise for the Portarlington Toy Library Team Tenders closed recently to design the pool
from now to construction drawings – to
include concept design (which will include
all three stages) schematic design, detailed
Jobs Data - October 2020 drawings, construction drawings.
The timeline is looking like the schematic
design should be available by May / June 2021
Curious about how our region is tracking
on the jobs front? Here's a quick graph and construction drawings should be later
below, showing a comparison between 2021.
the amount of jobs list in October 2019 During the next few months it is so important
and October 2020. that we hear from you and perhaps you might
For more data, including a breakdown contact any level of government that might
by trending industries, contact us at the help us to gain the extra funding we need
GRLLEN at admin@grllen.com.au to be able to at least meet the needs of our
community. Please copy us coordinator@
springdale.org.au in so we can be aware of
SpringDale continues to advocate for more employment opportunities on the Bellarine, any support that might come our way.
through our liaison with Geelong Region Local Learning and Employment Network, through Yours sincerely
education and socialisation opportunities. Good news about our area:
Anne Brackley - Chair North Bellarine Aquatic
Centre Advocacy Group
Ph: 0407 529 205
Community Development
Timeline
Please contact SpringDale if you have
anything to add to our timeline email
messenger@springdale.org.au or phone
5253 1960 thanks for your assistance in
advance Anne Brackley of the Bellarine.SpringDale Trivia Mega Christmas Special Edition by Drysdale Girl Guides
1. Which two meats are traditionally eaten 21. When was the first Christmas card sent? 39. Which country gifts the Christmas tree
at Christmastime? 22. Who created Rudolph, the most popular that is placed at the Trafalgar Square in
2. Traditionally, how does Santa Claus enter reindeer of Santa Claus? London, according to Christmas tradition?
a house? 23. After leaving Bethlehem, to which country 40. How do you say ‘Merry Christmas’ in
3. In which city does Australia’s Boxing Day did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel? Spanish?
test match take place? 24. What Christmas song has the line, “I don’t 41. What spirit is traditionally added to
4. One of what two figures are traditionally know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of Christmas pudding?
placed at the top of a Christmas tree? cheer?” 42. Name the eight original Reindeer.
5. In what year did Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin 25. In what year did Geelong’s floating 43. What Christmas-themed ballet premiered
at Christmas Christmas tree make its first appearance? in Russia in 1892?
6. What two phrases will you almost always 26. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th 44. According to Austrian folklore, who is
find on Christmas gift tags? of December. Who is the patron saint the horned figure that punishes naughty
7. Who is credited as being responsible remembered on the 26th of December? children at Christmas?
for bringing the tradition of having a 27. What Australian Christmas tradition began 45. What are the names of the Turn to
Christmas tree from Germany to England? in Melbourne in 1938? three wise men? page 23
to find the
8. What type of being are Santa’s helpers, 28. Two of the reindeers are named after 46. What star sign would you be answers.
both at the North Pole, and on shelves in weather phenomenon. Name the if you’re born on Christmas
homes? reindeer. Day?
9. One of Santa’s reindeer shares the name 29. Who starred as Kevin McCallister in 47. Which Christmas song begins “Oh the
with a different holiday’s symbol. What’s “Home Alone”? weather outside is frightful, but the fire is
the name? 30. According to the book A Christmas Carol, so delightful, and since we’ve no place to
10. What was Joseph’s occupation? what was the name of Scrooge’s deceased go…”?
11. Traditionally, what food and drink do business partner? 48. Which animated Christmas movie tells
children leave out on Christmas Eve for 31. When does the Russian Orthodox Church the adventures of Jack Skellington,
Santa? celebrate Christmas? Halloweentown’s pumpkin king?
12. Which hymn’s second verse begins with 32. In the carol, “Jingle Bells,” what kind of a 49. True or false: The first artificial Christmas
“Christ by highest heaven adored”? sleigh is mentioned? trees were made from goose feathers?
13. What guided the three wise men to find 33. What is the name of the main character in 50. Which popular Christmas decoration
the baby Jesus? the movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’? gets its name from the old French word
14. Santa Claus is also known as which saint? 34. Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of etincelle, which means “spark”?
15. Who wrote ‘A Christmas Carol’? which country?
16. What are the gifts that the Three Wise 35. What name is given to the skin that
Men gave baby Jesus, according to dangles from a turkey’s neck? Drysdale Girl Guides would like to wish the
Christmas tradition? 36. Which Christmas song’s second verse entire community a happy, safe relaxing and
17. What colour are the berries of the begins with “The cattle are lowing”? healthy Christmas and holiday period. 2020
mistletoe plant? 37. If you decorated your house with some has certainly been a difficult and challenging
18. In the animated 2018 film The Grinch, Ceratopetalum Gummiferum - what would year for us all. We would like to extend a
who voiced the titular character? you use? special thanks to our Guiding families who
19. As the clock chimes midnight to ring in the 38. In which 2003 Christmas romantic comedy have helped support our Guiding
New Year, a Spanish tradition involves eating does the character Natalie fall in love with through Zoom sessions. We really
twelve of what – one for each chime? the British prime minister, played by Hugh appreciate it, and are sure your
20. Which Christmas song’s second verse begins Grant? girls appreciate it all too.
with, “See the blazing Yule before us”?I think we are all breathing a sigh of relief that 2020 is nearly over and with hard work and
sacrifices we have managed to get through one of the worst years I can remember.
We were lucky to be able to hold our Annual Plant Sale on Melbourne Cup Weekend and despite
the cloudy day, it was again a great success. This event was successful due to the generous
donations from Members and Friends of the Garden Club. It also comes because of great
teamwork by our Members in propagating plants, working on the day, telling family & friends
and coming along and purchasing plants. This is what community is all about and
haven’t we all needed it this year.
For the first time, we approached some local nurseries for donations of plants.
Diacos Garden Centre Geelong, Faggs Mitre 10 South Geelong, Wombat
Gully Plant Farm and Van Loons, all donated a wonderful variety of plants to
add to the splendid collection of plants our Members had put together.
THANK YOU so much to everyone who supported us. The money raised
will again enable us to make a donation to a local charity or organisation.
With the lifting of restrictions, the Club finished off 2020 with an informal
gathering in our beautiful Geelong Botanical Gardens. This enabled our
members to catch up with each other after a long period of isolation.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone for their support
through what has been a difficult year for a lot of people. I hope you can now all
enjoy being with family and friends and have a special and joyous Christmas.
Take care, stay safe and we look forward to meeting some of you in 2021 perhaps at one of our
meetings. If you want to know what the Clifton Springs Garden Club is up to, why not go on our
mailing list to receive our Monthly Newsletter, or contact our Secretary Helen on 5257 2220 or
email hma3152@gmail.com
Our COVID friendly Sales Team
Geelong Botanical GardensSaying No.
The reason you should say No is YOU.
Saying No can enable you to;
• Establish healthy boundaries, and loving protection for you
“Would you mind taking that home to finish it up?” • Have more time for you to do what soothes and nourishes you
• Release the people who lean on you too heavily to realise their
“It’s easier at your house, can we all come there?”
independence
The struggle to say No is one we have all faced.
• Find your balance of power in unhealthy friendships
And while we should embrace stepping
out with a YES beyond our comfort Energy In – Energy Out
zone at times; saying No will
actually offer more time for Energy is finite. Consider the energy you choose to give away, and the
those kind of Yes’s! ways you chose to replenish it. Make it a good quality exchange. Don’t
allow people and tasks to drain you, while you make token efforts to
“self-care” in the small spaces in-between. Make it sustainable.
The reason we
See your energy as a golden glowing bubble around you; constructed to
don’t say No is protect you from exploit (NO) and keep you strong. You deserve to feel
OTHER PEOPLE. happy, healthy and fulfilled in your glowing bubble. You can choose the
energy you release; keep it in line with your values and goals (YES). You
We think other people will;
can also choose the way you replenish your energy; through practices
• Be upset that bring you joy, release and calm.
• Be disappointed
• Be angry Help me speak my No.
1. Put it on hold. Defer your answer and take time to think about it.
• Offer us harsh judgement
This gives you time to assess its value to you, and diffuses the
• Not have their expectations of us met confrontation of an immediate no.
And we greet these outcomes with open arms of guilt, and none of 2. Kindly scaffold your No.
them are actually our responsibility.
Thank - “Thank you for the kind invitation”
Many of us were raised to please others; to go above and beyond at all Refuse - “I cannot make it this time”
costs. We can be unfamiliar with identifying our own needs, and even
Offer alternative - “Perhaps Sarah would like to go in my place?”
less familiar with putting our needs first. If you are the martyr and need
to suffer for the happiness of others – that is your choice, but you are Like all tremendous things, NO takes practice. It will offer the freedom
no good to others if you suffer yourself into an unhelpful heap. to embrace a YES to the things you love; a reward well worth it.
Kim High
Season's
Greetings BOB is a local business group meeting
from the weekly in Drysdale to network and help
promote each other’s businesses.
'Unclaimed' BOB is all about fresh ideas, sharing,
building confidence and supporting
M.A.R.S. Force
each other. It's also about gaining a
different perspective on where and
how your business can evolve, while
(Mining Operations) strengthening business connections.
Please come along. You'll get to
base. meet new people and learn about
other businesses that are part of our
community.
We meet on Tuesday mornings
7.50am to 9.15am visitors welcome.
Drysdale Cricket Clubroom
Drysdale Recreation Reserve,
Granville Street, Drysdale
Contact Aaron Kelleher-Jones on
See you all in 2021 0431 160 905 for more information.It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. underside as well. Use an environmentally
Something to look forward to... spending friendly spray such as Eco oil or Eco Neem.
some long-awaited time with family/friends. Alternate spraying with white oil.
The Committee members are planning a If you are growing garlic, it should be
meeting to discuss how and when our club is harvested on the longest day of the year, 22nd
able to resume our garden club meetings with December as it should have been planted
the hope that it will be on the 10th February on the shortest day of the year 21st June. It
2021. As restrictions are now being relaxed takes about 6 months to grow.
the probability is looking good. Harlequin bugs in your garden? Also known
I will keep everyone informed with all the as stink bugs, these are usually found in larger
details of times and guest speakers. groups around tree trunks, wood piles, walls
and fences. To try and control these pests,
Have you netted your fruit trees yet? Fruit
spray with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of
should be coming along nicely by now. Shortly
dishwashing liquid, three litre of water and a
the birds will be noticing them as the fruit
teaspoon of eucalyptus.
ripens and changes colour. Don’t forget to
net your strawberries if you have them. Some A lovely afternoon in the sun was had
of mine are starting to ripen and I noticed recently at Kilgour Winery, enjoying
the New Holland Honeyeaters have noticed a wine tasting and a delicious
them also. These birds are those friendly but platter of meats, fruits and
cheeky yellow and black little bird. cheeses.
Liquid feed your new seedlings every 10 to 14 Anne has a beautiful rose garden
days for a healthy crop. Power feed organic with lavender, olive trees, fruit
liquid fertiliser will boost plant growth, trees and other ornamentals, all
stimulating flowering and fruiting. It also or which Anne produces sauces
conditions the soil. and different preserves, including
olives that she grows as well. Anne
Tomato seedlings are generally planted by
has acres of grape vines which she
Melbourne cup long week end. You can also
producers’ wines of 8 different varieties
plant lettuce, corn, beans, broccoli and Asian
from Chardonnay, Rose, through to Pino and
greens.
Merlot. Anne also grows cereal crops and
Keep a check on aphids on roses, snails on runs sheep. Her Cellar door will continue.
new seedlings.
An extremely busy lady, Anne has accepted
White fly have a sticky substance that my invitation to be one of our guest speakers
attracts ants and causes sooty mould. They when our garden club resumes. I know it will
target lots of plants including fruit trees and be an interesting afternoon as Anne will tell
ornamentals. Keep your pants healthy and us about the history of Kilgour winery and her
remove any yellowing or dead leaves and history with it.
keep gardens tidy. Natural control is best.
I would like to wish each and every one of you
Plant marigolds, calendulas, dill or Coriander
a very merry Christmas and a happy, safe and
as companion plants. These will attract the
healthy, COVID free 2021
predators like ladybird beetles and hover
flys. If you do spray, make sure you do the Wilma McLarenGeelong Advertiser 11 July 1887, page 4
Beginnings of The Bellarine
Onion Growers’ Association
The prices of onions had been very low for
many years. A meeting was held in Drysdale
attended by 120 people with the view to
forming a union amongst growers it was
reported as follows. "Many farmers had put The following officers were unanimously
their onions in pits at the beginning of the elected : Chairman, Mr A. McLean; Vice
season, and they would not be quick in taking Chairman, Mr T. Wiffen; Secretary, Mr Wm.
them out, unless the buyers would purchase Gray, Jun.; Treasurer, Mr Wm. Thompson;
at a high figure, seeing that a great quantity Committee, Messrs D. Henderson,
would be sure to rot. Mr Daniels, in reply to Wm. Marchant, D. Sutherland, Wm. Calhoun,
Mr McLean, stated that they (the buyers) Wm. Hitch, G. Smith, T. Ford, J. Drake, Jun.,
wished the farmers to agree to some plan by J. Moffatt, J. Bannister, J. Daniels, and R.Hill,
which they could fix the price of onions, and with power to add to their number.
the dealers would support' the formers to
the utmost, but they must be agreed and act At the close of the meeting the secretary took
as one man, and then success would surely the names of those wishing to join the union,
attend their efforts. He wished the farmers to This would be union in itself. when nearly 80 signed their names. A short
form a union, and everyone present to strictly Mr. J. Bannister thought that £3 per ton would committee meeting was also held at the close
carry out the rules that might be adopted. Mr be a fair price to fix upon for the present, and of the first meeting. Considerable interest
John Hay stated that farmers should suggest he would be prepared to buy a large quantity is being taken in the association, and it is
the lines upon which a union could be formed. at that price, and would pledge himself, with anticipated that if properly worked it will be a
If they united in firing a price below which other dealers, to support the union (if formed) great boon to the people of Drysdale and the
they would not sell, the dealers would buy at to the utmost. other districts."
that price providing it was within the limits of The following resolutions were then Paul Bruce – Bellarine Historical Society
fairness. Mr Daniels mentioned, in reply to Mr unanimously adopted -
McLean, that the demand for onions now is
1. That a union be formed for regulating the
quite as great as at this time last year, when
price of onions, and that it be called "The
they were worth from £5 to £5 10s per ton.
Bellarine Farmers Association."
There were, too, less onions about, and it was
quite as easy to sell for £4 per ton as for £2, 2. That all present join the association.
if some good means for regulating the price 3. That all pledge themselves to sell only to
were adopted. Mr Wm. Gray, jnr., thought that local dealers and who are members of the
the matter of union was very simple indeed. association.
The buyers suggested to the farmers the 4. That a committee be formed for the
advisability of fixing a price they are prepared purpose of fixing the prices from week to
to sell at, and the buyers pledged themselves week.
to purchase at that price.
I have been told I could not enter a café business operators were better informed
because they didn’t have room for a and incentivised to modify their venues?
wheelchair – this is code for ‘I don’t wish Accessibility doesn’t necessarily have
to move anything around’. It is also blatant to have a high additional cost. A wider
discrimination. So our party of five took our doorway with a low gradient (removable)
custom elsewhere. I have rung venues to ramp (maximum 1:12) is so simple and so
Leanne's Wheel Life be told that it would be impossible to add
even a portable ramp at the entrance. And
welcoming, and mitigates potential fall
occurrences.
As a person with a disability the biggest found tables that due to their height and leg
barrier to continuing life as I knew it is the configuration, make for difficult wheelchair Nearly 20% of our population have a
lack of accessible design in many restaurants manoeuvring and an uncomfortable eating disability of some kind, and when we hit the
and shops. As a social person it is a sobering experience. age of 65 nearly half of us become impacted
and frustrating experience to be denied by various limitations imposed by nature
Often, and understandably, disability (ABS 2019). Here on the Bellarine we need
access to places that I choose to visit – to considerations are rarely on the radar of
actually have choice removed. our tourists and locals more than ever and
those that have no experience of it – but it the ones with the highest disposable income
This is a whole of society issue which is not doesn’t have to and should not be this way. are the very age group whose physicality
only confined to those with a disability, What if, through clever governmental and may not be as robust as yesterday (RBA
those who are ageing or those with business co-planning including those with Bulletin 3/20).
temporary physical limitations. Families disability, we could formulate a cohesive set
and friends are missing out on experiences So many business owners do get it and there
of basic features of inclusion? are organisations researching and informing
because many places are not equally
welcoming to everyone. Furthermore, What if we had a mandatory universal those others that are not yet aware. One
businesses are missing out on revenue, design code when it came to restaurant day I hope that all of us can take inclusion
and in greater Geelong the tourist and fit-outs including menus for the blind, table for granted, in any venue anywhere.
hospitality dollar feeds much of the local payment service (not just the varied and
economy. optional current guidelines)? What if all LeannnePrize-winners announced in
Rotary story competition
The Rotary Club of Drysdale has announced winners in its inaugural
2020 Creative Writing Competition which was open to students in Years
Five and Six at local schools.
Three schools submitted entries in this annual competition, which
Drysdale Club took over from Queenscliffe Rotary Club following its
closure earlier this year. Participating schools comprised Drysdale
Primary, St Thomas Primary and St Leonard’s Primary.
Drysdale Rotarian judging panel, led by club member and author Dr
June Alexander, were impressed with the students’ enthusiasm and Prize winner details
high level of creative writing in a year that has been marked and shaped
by effects of COVID-19. Year Six: Vianne (Drysdale PS, Winner);
Lily (Drysdale PS, Runner-up).
“Interestingly, we received an equal number of entries from boys
and girls, and from Grades 5 and 6,” June said. “The children were Year Five: Jacob (St Thomas, Winner);
presented with a number of storylines, and most chose to explore the Tahlia (Drysdale PS, Runner-up) .
prompt which began with ‘The eagle sat on the highest branch of the Certificates of Participation: Mae,
tree, and …. .’ The stories reveal a high level of imagination, story plot William, Owen, Chloe, Lexie, Asher,
and dialogue skills, and exploration of morals, beliefs, empathy and Elijah, Xavier, Murphy, Marly Wright.
possibilities.”
In a normal year, Rotarians would attend each Rotary Club of Drysdale looks forward to
school and present the awards in person, but conducting the creative writing competition again
with this not being possible due to COVID-19 in 2021, believing the opportunity given to the
restrictions, arrangements were made to have community’s young writers, has benefits for all.
school gate presentation. Rotarians Leila Stecher Dr June Alexander - Coordinator of the Junior
and Caroline Rickard, mindful of social distancing Primary School Writing Competition
and mask-wearing, visited the schools to
handover the awards to excited students. Rotary Club of Drysdale
The main winners received a $100 prize, runners-
up received a $50 prize and all entrants received
a participation certificate and token award.
Each participating school also received a $50 award.You can also read
