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NEW BEGINNINGS
LONG GULLY Community Newsletter of Hope & Encouragement
“Magic Bean”
Chocolate Cake Anyone
Who says gluten free cakes
have to lack flavour? This
amazing cake (using a tin of 4
bean mix and no flour tastes
delicious!). Just ask Andrew.
Recipe on page 6
Edition 30 11th January 2021
Fun, Food and Friendship Party Plan in 2020/21
Kerry, Deb & Karin Emma
Chatting with Deb Wylie & Karin Haevecker recently, we reminisced about I’m 25, from Colac Victoria. I currently live with my family in town. I work full
the 1990s and the peak of Party Plan sales. All three of us had signed up time for a dairy genetic company called Hico, my main role is Herd testing/
as demonstrators of something over the years as well as being hostesses recording. I decided when COVID started that I need to do something to
and guests at in-home demonstrations. Deb and Karin reflected how these fill in time. I tried to start a few things, but I got bored too quickly, then
were great social occasions where you’d meet new people (the idea was Tupperware became my love.
always to encourage your family and friends to bring along a friend to the
I’ve been a Tupperware consultant since the end of October 2020 and
party which helped widen the reach).
like that it is flexible and rewarding. My work hours vary between 4am
Deb and Karin laughed about how they would book parties from each other and 9pm so Tupperware is a perfect hobby for myself. At the moment,
and enjoy the benefits of free or reduced price products for hosting. The everything is done online through Facebook groups and posts, live videos,
benefits of being a consultant was that it was a job that could fit around zoom meetings.
family and other commitments.
I was very lucky my Aunty (Deb Wylie the Chairperson of Long Gully Neigh-
Do you remember any of these companies and their products? Le Reve, bourhood Centre’s Committee) agreed to be my “guinea pig” for my first
Popcorn, Learner’s World, Nutrimetics, Lorraine Lea Linen, Silver Swan, online Tupperware party. It was a very easy process – all she had to do was
Scentsy, Pink Pumpkin (Deb explained this was a candle party plan and add her friends to the event group I set up. There was no need to make
if you booked a party you were presented with a pink pumpkin shaped sure her house was spotless like an inhome party.
candle), Tupperware, Creata Direct, Avon, Stampin’ Up, Kaszazz.
The online parties work by me setting up a group page and the person
hosting adds their friends to the page. The page stays open for 2 weeks
during which time I add demo videos, party games, sales and even give out
rewards. On the actual chosen party date/time, I do a live half hour video
to show off some products just like a in home party. Best thing is you can
see me, but I can’t see you sitting back in your PJs with a glass of wine
or a coffee.
Tupperware posts Australia wide so if you have friends from a different
state, they can also buy products through your party. I’m keen to try a
in home party and work on improving myself with the small business. If
anyone is interested in Tupperware or would like to join my Facebook page
with heaps of specials, feel free to invite yourself to this page: Emma’s
Tupperware V.I.P. Page.
Back in 1991 Kerry was a Learner’s World Consultant and quickly built up
a team of demonstrators to become a Manager. It was exciting to be in the
top 10 sellers for Victoria (Kerry is pictured in the red and white dress on
the left at the trophy presentation held in Melbourne). Receive LGNC
“I really enjoyed selling educational toys and books – every party in the New Beginnings Newsletter
home meant playing the board games and reading the fabulous children’s
books. The favourites were Michael Salmon’s “Who’s behind the door?” by email or by post
series and Stephen Cosgrove & Robin James’ Serendipity Book series. The
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Our next fortnightly Newsletter will be Issue 31 on 25th January,2021. Contributions close on Tuesday,
19th January @ 12 noon. Thanks to all those who send in stories, photos, items to share in the
Newsletter. Please send your contributions to: email projects@lgnc.org.au
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High Tea Anyone
(a reader’s short story)
Abandoning the idea of a walk along the beach, we opted to shelter indoors
at a swish-looking café by the sea, advertising High Tea for a somewhat
astronomical price.
There was a saying, “You get what you pay for” and if the exquisitely dec-
orated café was any indication, it was worth quite a bit. The staff were
immaculately groomed wearing demur black -shoes, stockings, skirts and
tops all black with a brightly coloured yellow full-apron over the top (match-
ing the vibrant yellow walls of the café).
A three-tiered delicate cake plate filled to the brim with sweet and savoury
treats was delivered to the table complete with our choice of teas (from
over 20 varieties!). The table which had the birds-eye view of the ocean
right near the window had an older couple who’d obviously been there a
lot longer than us. As we sat and started to enjoy the flavours of the high
tea treats, we noticed the other couple had barely touched their food. They
seemed engrossed in each other’s company.
We wondered – had they just met? Perhaps they’d sought each other out
on one of those online dating sites and this was their “first date”? The
gentleman was well groomed – he looked like a retired grazier with an air
of high society about his mannerisms. The lady was more casually dressed
(particularly if it was her first rendezvous!). She was wearing comfortable
flat shoes with jeans and a plain shirt – perhaps they’d been planning a
walk along the beach too?
Tentatively they each took a little something from the cake plate – unlike
many couples who’ve been together for some time and who mirror each
other’s actions, they took different things to sample. It was then we noticed
he was wearing a wedding ring but she wasn’t... Maybe he was recently
widowed? Or could they be a long-lost brother and sister or cousins who
hadn’t seen each other for some time?
It started out as a cold, windy afternoon that quickly progressed into a I wanted to wait until they were leaving to see if they left in the same car
pelting, ferocious thunderstorm. Lightning flashed through the sky lighting together or to get a hint of what their relationship might be. Alas, our tea
up the threatening dark clouds which had almost blocked out the sun com- and treats were finished way too soon and it was time to face the wet
pletely, despite the fact it was only 2pm. Heavy rain lashed the ground, and weather outside. I guess we’ll never know..................
the windscreen wipers couldn’t keep up.
Creative Cards
with Deb Wylie
Starting Thursday, 4th February, 2021
9.30am-12noon
$10 to make 2 cards (materials supplied)
Limited places
Registrations essential
Email: projects@lgnc.org.au or
phone 54421165 to reserve your place
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Craft Corner
It’s great to see gardens flourishing over Christmas/New year, a great crop Did you see the two craft projects in the last edition of the Newsletter?
of corn, some blueberries and strawberries. Tiny zucchinis are starting to Here’s a closer view of a beautiful brooch made by Helen Bramley-Jackson.
form in Sarah’s garden.
Sarah Bremner has finished off her heart blanket, then a quick and easy
project crocheting matching headbands for her and her daughter. It’s a free
pattern available online at: http://bit.ly/crochethb Sarah Bremner has been
busy crocheting – from a hat to a beautiful shawl.
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Tried & True Recipes
Magic Bean Chocolate Cake Thermomix
(Sarah)
Magic Bean Chocolate Cake
(Sarah)
INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS
420g canned 4 bean mix or ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 420g can kidney beans or butter 1 tsp GF baking powder
other beans drained ¼ tsp salt beans, drained & rinsed ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tbs coffee (liquid) or water 125g butter 1 tbs water or coffee ¼ tsp salt
1 tbs vanilla extract 5 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract, or more 125g Butter
70g cocoa to taste
180g sugar 5 eggs
1 tsp baking powder 70g raw cacao or cocoa powder
140g rapadura or coconut sugar
METHOD METHOD
1. Using a food processor, puree the beans, water/coffee, 1 egg and vanilla 1. In your TM puree the beans, water/coffee, 1 egg and vanilla until
until smooth. Set aside smooth on speed 7. Set aside.
2. Combine butter and sugar using an electric beater until pale and fluffy 2. Without washing the bowl, beat the butter & sugar Speed 5 30 seconds
3. Add the remaining eggs (one at a time) beating well after each addition 3. Add the remaining eggs & beat for 20 seconds SP 4.
4. Add bean mixture and beat until combined 4. Add bean mixture SP 4 5 seconds.
5. Add sifted cocoa, baking power, bicarb soda and salt and mix well 5. Add cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt & blend SP 4 10
6. Pour into greased/lined cake tin and back in oven for approx. 35 mins seconds.
at 180∞C 6. Pour batter into greased ring tin pan and bake MOD oven for 30 minutes
or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Time to Explore Maldon
Kerry
If you’d like to step back in time a little, you can
take a drive for just over ½ an hour from Bendigo
to Maldon – it’s just under 40 kms away.
It is a township rich in gold history and quite a
few trails and place to explore. There are some
beautiful old homes, solid stone buildings and
decorative shop fronts. There are cafes, galleries
and antique shops to enjoy.
The Union Hill Gold Mine commenced in 1854
and by the turn of the century about 250,000
ounces of gold had been mined. An open cut
mine was operating on the site between 1988
and 1992 – 2.5 million tonnes of rock was mined!
This yielded 55,000 ounces of gold (valued at the
time in excess of $25 million). There is a viewing
platform at the mine site.
You can also explore the Beehive Gold Mine site
where the Beehive Mine Chimney stands tall
despite the top 2 metres being removed after a
lightning strike in 1923. The chimney was built in
1863 and is 30 metres high – the only one of its
age and height still standing in Victoria. There are
also remnants of stone and brick structures for
the boilers and steam engine that provided power
for the mine (which was closed in 1911).
The Railway Station (built in 1884) is well worth
a visit. You can drive up to Mt Tarrangower to get
a 360∞ view of the region from the lookout tow-
er. Mt. Tarrangower tower was opened on 26th
January, 1924 – it was made using the poppet
head from the Comet Mine in Bendigo and was
transported to Maldon by train. The legs of the
tower were transported up the mountain on a
horse-drawn jinker – no mean feat!
The Maldon website has lots of information about
other attractions, events, accommodation, shop-
ping, etc. https://www.maldon.org.au/
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Word Find New Beginnings
C X T A M B A Q H B V S M A U Q K U H X Apple
I Y L A J Y J V A U T U U P N E T X J J Apricot
Q J D Z T F N N O R P E L R L L L B G S Avocado
Q P I M O I A C A C E E P I R A E P D B Banana
Q V X B X N U W I G A K R C F I A E K O Cherries
B W S B A E B R U H C D X O T X L S B A Dragon Fruit
L E M O N E M A F K H A O T U P Y E O J Grapes
V T M N R Y V I G N V D G B P N N P D K Guava
H Y U R Y A K P L D O Z E A V O V A Z G Lemon
S E I R R E B P S A R G E U X L A R J T Lime
E E E P P M Z B P P Q N A M L E Z G W R Mango
S L G L K F G E T M I W E R E M V Z U F Orange
I M Z T X Z L F L P M H A K D R W S J G Pawpaw
M S A A H P N I G P P J X P Y E H K I Y Peach
K W X N P W A Y A J C J C M W T G W D B Pear
S F C A G H R L G P T H R R T A X I T S Pineapple
R B G D T O D C H E R R I E S W P Q O C
Plum
R L E N T N C J L V K A D C T A J X C A
Raspberries
O B E G N A R O T R C H Q R A T V O I L
Strawberries
G A A J T D H C H L T S P L H S U G U O
Watermelon
Trivia Quiz ersonthlapgAw -HelnDougasBy
1. Although orange, what are aircraft flight recorders usually called? 6. Who won the AFL grand final in 2020?
2. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? 7. What is the name of Postman Pat’s cat?
3. What type of creature is a pilchard? 8. What was the nationality of the artist Rembrandt?
4. On what part of the body would you wear a Fez? 9. Name the oldest child of the animated Simpson family?
5. What relation was John the Baptist to Jesus? 10. What is a male Swan called?
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What’s in a song?
Name
Do you have any specific memories from certain songs? Here’s a few to
jog your memory! What’s a song that makes you feel happy? You are my
sunshine orYou took the words right out of my mouth – lots of memories
going out in my teens..
What’s a song that you listen to when you’re sad? Don’t worry be happy
or songs by Smokie (Living next door to Alice), Neil Diamond, ABBA, most
music really..
What’s a song that reminds you of a person?
What a friend we have in Jesus
The Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre Inc. (LGNC) is
My mum
a non-profit organisation governed by a voluntary
It’s a wonderful world Committee of Governance comprising mostly of
My husband (it’s a favourite of his) community members, and managed on a day to day
There’s a redback on the toilet seat basis by a Centre Coordinator.The Centre commenced
My dad (who loved to tease us watch out for the spiders in the dunny) operations in 1984. LGNC’s active engagement is
modelled on the principles of community development
through community participation, community ownership,
What’s a song that reminds you of a place? empowerment, lifelong learning, inclusion, access and
Forest Gump theme equity, social action, advocacy, networking and self-help.
High school music lessons
The Centre is situated at 52-54 Derwent Drive, Long
All my life’s a circle
Gully (in Bendigo, Victoria). Due to COVID-19 restrictions
Adult singing lessons the physical Centre is not open to the public, however,
it can be contacted by Phone: 03-5442 1165 or Email:
What’s a song that reminds you of an event? projects@lgnc.org.au “Like” our Facebook page to
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Roar
Leaving a job after 15 years
Going to the chapel Disclaimer This publication is grateful for the contributions
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position of Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre.
Trivia Answers
1. Black Box 6. Richmond
2. Michelangelo 7. Jess
3. Fish 8. Dutch
4. Head 9. Bart Simpson
5. Cousin 10. Drake
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