A reminder that the Book Exchange is still there outside the Yandoit Hall. Just drop in (open all hours!) and deposit or withdraw!
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I wasn’t aware of this until almost too late, but I think Councillors are willing to accept late submissions from the community (having spoken to John Cottrell and Kate Redwood on this subject last Sunday at Clydesdale). I think they know that “things take time in the country”…
This is the draft strategy:
Draft biodiversity strategy
It’s not bad, but it has a few holes. This is my submission:
biodiversity submission
Equipment that is used intermittently or rarely can always present unpleasant surprises. Stale or contaminated fuel can make them hard or impossible to start. Low oil level: modern motors have motor protection sensors that detect low oil level and won’t allow the motor to start. Mud wasps can make a nest in the muffler (happened to me) and/or air cleaner and totally stuff a pump, and you won’t even see it.
So you need to test.
Not just the pumps, but any taps, valves, hoses and nozzles, end-to-end. I have had nozzles rust out and gate-valves fail.
Yabby Races, live music, fashions on the field, happy hats for kids, Pockets the Clown, music from Goose’s Bridle, Guildford Uke Group and good food.
From 12:30pm.
You and your connections can buy a yabby and compete with other Colourful Racing Identities as they battle for the massive prize-money (with a substantial portion siphoned off for the benefit of the local CFA).
“Mr McKinnon, who first saw the finished work in October, described the painting as “pretty realistic”, and said he hoped it would come away with an award.
While part of the hut has begun to fall down and Mr McKinnon has been restricted to the front rooms of the quaint property, the historic property which boasts a large open fire still provides the regular meeting place for Mr McKinnon’s mates to come over for a cuppa.
And despite the lack of power, Mr McKinnon says he couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.”
(Advocate, Brendan Wrigley)
http://www.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/4724944/immortalised-in-paint/
An earlier article on Duncan McKinnon, of Old Nuggety Farm, Yandoit
(from the Advocate).
http://www.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/2855130/a-simple-but-good-life-at-old-nuggetty/
8pm Friday 31st MarchSaturday 4th March 2017
9.00am – 3.00pm
Corner of High & Forest Streets, Woodend
FREE ENTRY
The Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival is located in the scenic Macedon Ranges, and is one of the region’s most popular and important events. The festival attracts strong support from businesses, community groups and government representatives and is hosted by the local NFP Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG). The festival is now in its 8th year, and showcases ideas, products, and practical solutions to inspire visitors to enjoy living more sustainably.
For the first time the Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival will be run in conjunction with the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market, another established initiative of the MRSG. This well-loved event draws patrons from all over the Macedon Ranges and beyond, who come to revel in the relaxed country atmosphere and stock their larders with mountains of high quality, local produce.
Locals have submitted to Mt. Alexander Shire the following objections to the Chi Woh Wah Town camping and music event, scheduled over three days, from February 24th to 26th now April 7 to 9 permit pending, 2017 on Yandoit Creek road.
Objections are on the basis of:
1. high fire risk and safety concerns for both attendees and community residents;
2. prolonged high levels of noise for community residents, farm animals and native fauna;
3. vehicle access dangers;
4. environmental impacts;
5. impact on farming zone;
6. previous experience of damage caused by similar ‘rave’ party event in the vicinity;
7. inconsistencies in application;
8. the impact of a large event being held in a small village community;
9. limited notification of the event amongst local residents;
10.loss of income and reputation for established B&B’s in the area;
11.emergency services concerns.
Here is the objection submission: rave-party-objection
Here are the documents submitted to Mt. Alexander Shire for the permit: Permit documentation.
Here is the FaceBook page for the event, which appears to be sold out already: Chi Wow Wah Town 2017
(Originally published 13th Dec 2016, updated)
School Concert
Wednesday November 30th, 7.00 pm
Father Christmas about 8.30 pm
Yandoit Hall
Yandoit Christmas Community Market
Sunday December 11th, 10am-2pm
Yandoit Hall
Christmas Carols in Yandoit
Sunday December 18th , 7.30pm
Uniting Church
Christmas community get together in Franklinford
Sunday 11th 12.30 onwards
Franklinford School
A Thanksgiving Service to honour the lives of Donald Guy O’Connor & Susan Wendy Ewart
will be held on Monday 21st, 1:30pm, at the Convent Gallery, 7 Daly St, Daylesford.
Instead of floral tributes please make a donation to your preferred charity.
Central Highlands Funerals, 5348 4878.