Talking Heads Magazine February 2016

talking heads
connecting our community since 2002
February 2016
magazine
no.165
On November
28th 2015,
Rani Myers
and Daniel
Pante were
married at the
Ozone Jetty
followed by a
reception at
the Barwon
Heads
Community
Hall.
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Hello everyone, February is here and Barwon
Heads is back to its buzzing normal.
We invited our members and you via Facebook to give
us your likes and dislikes from the holiday season.
Thank you for your responses both in writing and
anecdotally.
Here they are:
Positives
- The lights back in our trees in Hitchcock Ave (long

may they stay)
- The good coffee and wonderful food in town
- Our local supermarket
- The good conversation and friendly faces
- Greg from the ice cream shop washing the footpath
(pity it only stays clean for one day)
- Sharing fish & chips on the grassy area near the
rotunda
- The quick response by Fisheries to concerns about
crab netting on the river
- The Free shuttle bus sponsored by Barwon Coast,
the Bendigo Bank, CoGG, Press Here, The Echo, the
Barwon Heads Traders and Tourism Association and
the Ocean Grove Business Association
- The nice drivers who stop to let pedestrians cross
the road
The new toilet block built by Barwon Coast in the
bridge car park
The upgraded Pirate Park. It seems to have
something for everyone and particularly for the more
adventurous primary age children. There are no signs
urging caution which is always a bit dispiriting in any
'adventure playground'. It is actually adventurous and
safe as well. The double flying fox is a particular triumph.
The children seem to me very good at taking turns and
being kind to smaller players. I am very glad to have a
chance to say this.
- The Talking Heads Facebook site
Negatives
- The dirty footpaths why don't all traders clean

outside their businesses
- The smell of rubbish along Hitchcock Ave why isn't
there a regular rubbish pick up for traders during the
busy and hot summer
- Wide pushers taking up all the footpath space

- Cyclists on the footpaths (in particular adults with no
children); cyclists on the pedestrian path going up to the
Bluff
- People who don't pick up after their dogs
- Not being able to walk our dogs on the beaches (on
the Mornington Peninsula we understand dogs are
allowed on lead from sunrise until 9:00am and from 7pm
on designated beaches)
- The people who disobey the signs and walk their
dogs on the beaches
- There is no carnival this year (2 comments)
The very ugly Barwon Water pumping station (I
assume that what it is), with its cyclone fence, on the left
hand side as one approaches BH. Where are the trees?
This leads into the poor signage, as one gets closer
to BH why can't we do better than this for the entrance to
our village
The large Safeway trucks that go over the bridge
towards Geelong, we don't have a Safeway here and
there is no reason for them to go through our little town.
All the other LARGE TRUCKS that go through town.
People who smash glass bottles on the footpaths.
The lack of Myki facilities in Barwon Heads and
Ocean Grove
ENOUGH!!! AREN'T WE LUCKY TO LIVE HERE
Other follow up business from 2015
The BHA, with the support of the Trader's
Association and the Senior Citizens will continue to
lobby the CoGG for funds to replace the dangerous
uneven footpaths in Hitchcock Rd.
In 2005/06 Barwon Heads was promised a new
streetscape from Bridge Rd to Ozone Rd. This grand
vision put electricity underground, built new footpaths,
planted new trees and a new garden arrangement near
Bridge Rd. However, due to funding considerations only
part of the original project was completed and now a
decade later footpaths well over thirty years old have
deteriorated and are presenting a danger to both young
and elderly pedestrians. As business has grown north
towards Ozone Rd so too has foot traffic. We are all
entitled to walk on safe well-maintained footpaths and
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we will continue to lobby CoGG to address our concerns
arising from their unfinished streetscape project.
The BHA Committee has made a preliminary
submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission
review of City of Greater Geelong council structure.
We look forward to the preliminary report, which we
understand will be released on the 20th January, and to
participating further in the discussion on the evolution of
a new structure for the City of Greater Geelong. We
anticipate that a new structure for representation will
provide the basis for fair and equal representation and
also enable a funding structure that ensures that
ratepayers' money is equally distributed. We encourage
all CoGG ratepayers to inform themselves and get
involved.
What's happening with the Pedestrian Safety
project? The BHA Committee is pleased with the final
plans of this project and commends the Steering
Committee for its work throughout the various stages of
the project's development. We expect construction to
commence in March. To review photo montages of the
proposed works see the BHA website at
www.barwonheadsassociation.com
Traffic Management in Flinders Pde and Ozone
Rd. The BHA website has a more detailed report from
CoGG for your further information.
The newly formed Bellarine Community Safety
Group. BHA is representing the Barwon Heads
community on this newly formed group, with other
community associations from Portarlington, Point
Lonsdale, Queenscliff, St Leonards, Indented Heads,
Ocean Grove and Drysdale. It is chaired by The Hon
Lisa Neville our state MP and Tess Walsh Assistant
Commissioner, Western Region Victoria Police. We will
report after the next meeting.
We will see you at our first meeting for 2016 on the 15th
February. 7:00pm at the Senior Citizens Centre. Our
guests are from Bellarine for Refugees.
Please send us your ideas for 2016.
Please join us and email your thoughts to us through our
website. www.barwonheadsassociation.com
On behalf of the BHA Committee
Sandy Gatehouse
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Busy, Busy, Busy!

Of course, we all know that summer
holidays in Barwon Heads are very
busy times, but this year!
I was sitting on the beach on one of my few days off as I
watched two grandchildren playing the shallows of the
river. I could scarcely believe that in the two hours we
were there, the procession of cars crawling across the
bridge just did not stop. So it was hardly surprising that
we have been even busier this January than in previous
years.
Thank God we have had plenty of volunteers, and that
the new air-conditioner in the Sorting Room meant that
our hard workers and customers were able to keep
going even on those really awful days. On these kinds of
days, for once, the customers come early, then we DO
close the doors if the heat becomes unbearable, since

few customers come then. The eagerness with which
many of those who were on holidays had swooped on
our cheap, good quality clothes, books, pictures and
ornaments, was just wonderful. Many are holiday
people who we are delighted to see again at this time of
the year.
Those who camp over the water happily walk over, and
others are grateful that provided they can get in, there is
usually a place to park behind our shop. We do stress
that this parking is for church and Op Shop, (or Jigsaw
Library customers) only, as we know that during the
week, others visiting nearby use the area as a private
parking space. I have once or twice left carefully worded
notes under wind-screen wipers reminding people that
this is really NOT public parking.
In a similar fashion, although we are always willing to
show customers where our toilet facilities are, we do
stress that these are for volunteers and customers use,
NOT for the general public.
Of course the toilet is locked when church and Op Shop
are not in operation, and there is a notice reminding
people of the public toilets over the road, but sometimes
that message is not heeded.
So now, it will gradually become quieter with Easter
already in our sights. There is still such an incredible
amount of stuff being donated, and we are always
grateful.
Sometimes, the markings anything in this pile for 50c.,
alerts us to the fact that we have the left-overs from a

Garage Sale.
Most of this is quite sale-able, but I cannot reiterate too
often that we cannot accept electrical goods of any kind,
or cots, strollers, or bike helmets.
The Diocese of Melbourne will not allow any Anglican Op
Shop to on-sell these goods for safety reasons. After the
tragic death of a child who was placed in a cot bought
from an Op Shop, it was recognised that the abovementioned items are not always safe, and we cant take
any risks.
Meanwhile, I cannot credit the number of pictures which
have been donated recently. Certainly, we have had
many house-sales in Barwon Heads, and perhaps
people know that the home to which they will move will
not suit, or accommodate the pictures they have
enjoyed.
It is sad when I am putting very minimal prices on
pictures, because we are just inundated with them, to
realise that some would have cost fifty times more when
new.
Conversely, since I rarely get time to visit $2 shops, there
are some things I have priced at a far greater amount
than they should be. As I say to customers, The joy of
fossicking in an Op Shop is that YOU find the bargains.
We look forward to seeing you all soon, and God bless
you.
Helen Edwards
Shop Supervisor
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The Barwon Heads Chorale have commenced 2016 rehearsals at 7.30pm on Tuesdays at All Saints Church, Hitchcock
Avenue. Everyone is welcome; the ability to read music while helpful is not necessary and our repertoire includes
Broadway, Jazz, Swing and the odd cheeky classic like the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah! So if you fancy an
opportunity to dust off the vocal chords and come along for a sing and a laugh, please join us! For enquiries please call
Jo Larson 5254 2670.
www.barwonheadsfinemusic.org.au
Barwon Heads
Fine Music Society
presents
The Sonus
Ensemble
Barwon Heads Fine Music Society

Happy New Year & I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas/New
Year with family & friends. Once again we are very fortunate to
have another wonderful selection of concerts from the many
outstanding local musicians from the area of Greater Geelong
performing for us! Im sure they will deserve lots of local support!
Our first concert for 2016 is the Sonus Ensemble who have delighted us
on a previous occasion. They will perform on SUNDAY 14TH FEBRUARY
AT 2.30pm in the ANGLICAN CHURCH IN BARWON HEADS.
It will be followed by afternoon tea where it will be fun to catch up with friends &
acquaintances after the long holiday period. Donation: Friends/Members: $10; Visitors:
$15. All welcome! Enquiries: please ring Jenny on 5254 2580.
On FRIDAY 11th MARCH at the COMMUNITY HALL there will

be something quite different! COME & ENJOY A RELAXED
FUN TWILIGHT EVENING AT THE HALL with GREAT
BACKGROUND MUSIC & an OPEN AIR BAR & FOOD
TRUCKS FROM 5pm until 9pm !
On the following Sunday 13th March at 2.30pm in the Anglican Church
there will be the delightful duo of Selmo (on piano)& Rita (on violin)
(formerly from Portugal!) who have established themselves firmly in the
area with their music making.
Sunday 14 February 2016 at 2.30pm

All Saints Anglican Church, Barwon Heads
Tickets: Members $10 Visitors $15
Enquiries: phone Jenny on 5254 2580
Please join us for afternoon tea following the concert
We have also become involved with The FESTIVAL of the SEA through introducing a
classical guitarist to two musical sessions in JOHN GREENS LIVING ROOM on
Sunday, 20th March at 11am & 1pm.
We have planned many more varied musical attractions for each month during the year
in different genres. The prices for tickets are very reasonable & go towards supporting
the musicians who entertain us! We do hope there will be lots of support from music
lovers in the Bellarine & Geelong areas, particularly from those who find it difficult to
attend concerts in Geelong or Melbourne.
Best wishes for 2016.
Jenny
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On January 27, driving from Geelong
at the peak of the once in a lifetime
downpour, an unknown woman
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Heads road. My car aquaplaned but I
could not see the verge to get off the
road, and had to stop. A car came
around beside me, the driver asked if I
wanted to follow, guided me to the
town with her tail-lights and
continued past the Village Park where
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Thursday February 25 at 7.45pm at the Community Hall
LAST CAB TO DARWIN

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Dir: Jeremy Sims
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LAST CAB TO DARWIN
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Nippers 2016
The 2016 Nippers Summer Intensive Program was a great success with around
150 Nippers graduating after the final carnival day held in perfect conditions.
An unprecedented number of Nipper parents will obtain their Bronze Medallion before next season and we
have had a great response to the reintroduction of competition for our Nippers, with a large team competing at
Ocean Grove on 13 February.
The 2016/2017 season will see further changes with to the Program with a full competition program for our
Nippers team, a revised Summer Intensive Program format and a range of other events planned.
Our Nippers also now have an expanded and highly successful senior summer competition team at the Club to
look up to and who will be helping out with training and developing our Nippers team.
We have many people to thank for helping to make Nippers a success this summer: Benno's Meating Place,
Barwon Heads IGA, our Nipper leaders and water safety team, the parents who help out, our hardworking
Committee members and, of course, our wonderful 2016 Nippers.
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We will complete the Camp while the weather and water is still warm and the Camp, which represents the
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Our rock pool holds 10 years of secrets and

memories. And as each passing season
takes with it another moment of time, we
have embraced different shades of the
oceans rocky walls. Our secret rock pool
has been a place to simply float. Or a place
to dive for treasure. More recently, a place to
wear a snorkel to look and see. Last
summer, we shared the excitement of
spotting our first small fish and watching our
first hermit crab. An amazing world under the
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There were complaints that there was no

room to stretch out and to float. Not deep
enough to dive to the bottom. And there was
nothing to do and nothing to be seen below
the surface on the rock pools floor.
When all I could see, were 3 childhoods
passing too fast.
Taking away the wonder of secrets and
innocence with them.
Think restorative, yin forward folds and
savasana.
To truly appreciate a real moment, we have
to understand that the moment itself is
fleeting. And at this time of year, some of us
have had the luxury of moving to a rhythm
rather than a clock. Allowing for ourselves to
spend a little more time actually inside our
moments. From here, we can reflect on how
our moments are shifting and changing. And
if we are lucky enough to receive - we can
touch the moments between our moments.
Experiencing a freshness in our lives and an
openness in our heart. As well as an
intimacy and connection within ourselves.
Photograph:Girls exploring rockpools, CameronBayby StateLibraryofVictoria Collections, 1909

So, we have a secret rock pool up along on
13th beach.
surface began to open in my small ones

hearts and minds.
As we drift into the last month of summer, we

can see once again the receding of the suns
light. We can feel again the cooling of the
earths hand. We can hear the calling of the
Autumns swell across our shores. The
seamless beauty of the natural world and her
cycles can hold us in her moments. Some
will make you long for the past and your
babes. Some will make you long for your
future and your dreams. And some will hold
you silent. They will make you pay attention.
And let you rest in her stillness for this
exquisite moment in time.
My smalls and their loss of their secret rock

Being about 4 metres wide and around a
This summer, we again took ourselves down bath was short-lived. After a time, they
metre deep, its not so much of a rock pool,
to our secret hidden heaven. Where 3
realised the tide was returning. They sat on
but more like a rock bath. As the summers
wetsuit-clad small ones, complete with
the
edge of their piece of natural heaven have quietly passed over this little pool, my
snorkelled faces and zinced noses, bombed
linking
arms and crossing legs - and created
3 love-babes have grown into my 3 schoolinto the welcoming waters of our rock pool.
a
new
game
called The Tide Slide.
aged loves. Not only have they jumped,
But as I said, my 3 smalls are now not so
With
a
squeal
of delight, the ocean picked up
splashed and swam in this secret piece of
small. Whereas the contours of our secret
their
neoprened
bums and plopped them in
heaven, they have all had their bums
rock bath have kinda stayed the same.
their
secret
rock
bath pool.
changed, been breast fed, and then slept
Meaning:
Opening
a
moment
of childhood magic
alongside its rocky shore. Serenaded only
again.
X
by the summer sun dancing over the
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the same week
CRYSTALS FOR SALE
Healing from the inside out

1 Affleck Court, Barwon Heads
Deb Prinzi - Ph. 0421 695 956
Up-to-date timetables and info on Facebook summitenergyhealing - www.summitenergyhealing.com
the lotus spa at
massage
facials
exotic spa rituals
japanese bathing suite
sauna
hydrotherapy
meditation
waxing
nails
tans
www.lotusspabarwonheads.com.au
barwon heads
Looking for Beautiful

Summer Legs and toes?
Come and see us...

1/67 hitchcock avenue 03 5254 2044
The Directory
0416 119240 talkingbarwonheads@bigpond.com
EMERGENCY: POLICE - FIRE - AMBULANCE 000

Animal Rescue (Jirrahlinga)
Police
Barwon Heads Fire Brigade Secretary/Admin. Enquiries
Ocean Grove Fire Brigade
Barwon Water
CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS
5254 2484
5256 2698
0401 231 753
5255 1746
5226 2500
CAFES/ RESTAURANTS
Barwon Orange 60 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads

5254 1090
Beachhouse Barwon Heads 48 Hitchcock Ave.
5254 3376
Caf Maritana 1 Flinders Pde Barwon Heads
5254 1188
Napona - Licenced Cafe - 24 Hodgson St. Ocean Grove
5256 3153
Starfish Bakery 78 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads
5254 2772
5251 2210 The Shack - Casual Coastal Dining cnr. Bridge/Hitchcock Barwon Heads 5254 2288
5254 2622 CARPENTRY & HOME MAINTENANCE
5254 2826 Damien Mason Carpenter
0417 891122
5254 1654 Dave's Carpentry Service
0423 874 854
5254 3124 David Cole
5254 1657/0419 118221
1st Barwon Heads Scout Group

13th Beach Golf Academy & Public Driving range
Barwon Grove Golf Club (The Tin Shed)
Barwon Heads Association
Pres. Sandy Gatehouse
Barwon Heads Bowling Club
Barwon Heads Community Hall FOR HIRE
EemailNatale.Lewington@sjog.org.au
Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden
call Judy 5254 1034
Barwon Heads Film Society
Alex 5254 1139
Barwon Heads Fine Music Society Inc. contact Jenny Wallace Smith 52542580
Barwon Heads Football & Netball Club
5254 2675
Barwon Heads Golf Club - Professional Shop
52556262
Barwon Heads Heritage Group (Part of BHA) Richard Hastings
5254 2621
Barwon Heads Red Cross
5254 1128
Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club
5254 2003
Barwon Heads Tennis Club
5256 1527
Barwon Heads 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club www.13thbeachslsc.asn.au 5254 2469
Bellarine Martial Arts Centre 2/3 Smithton Grove Ocean Grove 0404 800 640/0400 218827
Ocean Grove Bridge Club
Marcus Hill
5256 2550
Seachange Quilters at Senior Cit's. lifford Pde.Barwon Heads Caroline 52551726
Home Maintenance
Reliable Carpenter. Loves small jobs. Call Mick
Calvin 0431 488 706

0405 484 344
www.barwonheadsresort.com.au
CARPET & TILE CLEANING
Barwon Carpet Cleaning

All areas
7 days
0428 502 670
F & G Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaning Geoff Stanley 0428 520 525/5250 1845
CARPET REPAIRS & RE-STRETCHING

Kim Brasiers Carpet Service
5254 2857/ 0418 376 820
CHIROPRACTOR
Bellarine Chiropractic 14 Tuckfield Street Ocean Grove 5255 2200/0402 115185
CLEANING
Briony Neilson Cleaning
0447 936 148
COMPUTER REPAIRS & TUITION
Steve Sowden
ACCOMMODATION
Computer Software Training
Michelle Software Fitness 0409 181 084
4 Bedrooms,large garden, close to everything in Barwon Heads
0400 955 226 Leigh Repairs, Servicing, Tuition. I will come to you. 50+ a speciality. 0439024870
Barwon Heads Caravan Park Ewing Blythe Drive Barwon Heads
5254 1115 Riversholme P/L hl@riversholme.com.au
5254 2101
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals www.bgholidayrentals.com.au 0412 102 145 / 5255 4676 COOLROOM HIRE (MOBILE)
Ocean Grove Holiday Rentals enquiries@oceangrovestays.com.au 0403 515 605 B & C Coolroom Hire
5254 2051
Lauras Beach Houses Jetty Rd Barwon Heads
5254 1115
SeahavenVillage.com.au 1-7 Geelong Rd Barwon Heads
5254 1066 DECLUTTERING
Bye Chaos
www.byechaos.com.au
Tatiana
0477 067 612
ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Kathy from Making Room
0431 261 711
PFG Financial Services 4/50 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads
5255 9555 Onsite Organising onsiteorganising.com.au
Jennifer
0430 052 920
Crowe Horwath
72 The Terrace Ocean Grove
5255 5077
DENTAL
CLINIC
Helen Holt MYOB Certified BAS
ph: 0418 188847
5255 2584
Ocean Grove Accounting & Taxation Services
Luke Joyce
5256 2815 Dr. Alastair McCallum Trak Arcade 73 The Terrace OG
5255 2584
Expert Cloud Accounts with Xero
0421 343 918 Dr. Samantha Ho
DENTURE CLINIC
AIR CONDITIONING
B & C Air conditioning, Installations, Breakdown & Service
0418 827 642 Coastal Dentures
Andrew Irving
79 The Parade OG
5255 4700
DIETITIAN
AMUSEMENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
A MazeN Games Cnr. Grubb Rd/Bellarine Hwy Wallington

Jirrahlinga Wildlife Centre Taits Rd Barwon Heads
5250 2669 Claire Dagley Dietician @ The Heads 2/76 Hitchcock Ave.
5254 2484 DOG GROOMING & ACCESSORIES
La Petterie Dog Grooming and accessories 10 Hobson St. Queenscliff
0411 490 430, (03)5258 2068 Surfcoast Dog Grooming Ocean Grove
5254 1100
ANTENNAS
5258 5441
5255 1336
Point Lonsdale Television
DRIVER EDUCATION
ARCHITECTS
0409015022
Irons McDuff Architecture www.ironsmcduff.com.au
5254 1337/ 0404 041 337 Rita's DRV School, Local lady. 25 yrs/exp
Ros & Smith Architects + Planners info@roosandsmith.com 5254 2789 / 0427 012 196 ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Victoria Hamer Architects www.victoriahamer.com
9349 4033 Brendon Brice Electrical Phones/Data
0416 165 855
Green Lead Electrical
Martin 0467 097 101
ART
info@electricalml.com
0435 418 704
ArtsKool @ Kazworks Adults & Kids Art Classes info@artskool.com.au
0437 582772 Mick Leverett - Electrician
0404 163 609
Seaview Gallery ~ Queenscliff ~ Contemporary & Traditional Art & Glass 5258 3645 Warren Jankowski Electrical
ENERGY RATINGS
BANK
03 5254 1700 All Star Energy Ratings
0414 354 079/5254 3352
For appointments call Melissa on 0433056081 AGM Fencing

1st Floor 51 Hitchcock Ave. 0411 727 930 Gordon Watson Fencing
Know A Fence
0425 715 373

0412 802 426 / 5254 2991
0409 222 112
Barwon Heads Community Bank 70 Hitchcock Avenue
BEAUTY THERAPY
Seaspray Beauty Therapy.
Skin and Soul Aesthetics
FENCING
BIN HIRE, MAINTENANCE& WASTE REMOVAL

Billys Bins 2,3,4 & 6m
0418 385 667
BLINDS
Barwon Blinds & Shutters blinds I curtains I shutters
5254 1338 / 0438 568 407
BUILDING , EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS

Bass Homes
www.basscoastalhomes.com
0400 221 244
Jardine Homes Design & Construct
Will Gordon 0414 354 079
J & S Trickey Builders
0419 389 932 / 52542264
Jason ONeill Builder Spec. in Environ. Sustainable Homes www.jasononeillbuilder.com.au
0419 393 173
ReKooporations Building Services- renovations, bathrooms & more 0418357092
LOCAL ADVERTISING
WORKING LOCALLY
5254 1878 / 0416 119240
talking heads magazine
FITNESS HEALTH HEALING MASSAGE
PLUMBERS
Adventure Fit Personal Training and Massage Therapy Peta Martin 0438 865 812
Bowen Therapy
Andrea Neale 0407 794 087
Fiona Bainbridge Massage Therapy
0409 584 221
Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
5255 2905 / 0432 961 910
Sabai at Bellarine massage (www.sabaiatbellarine.com.au) Trish Foley 0478 776 427
Seaside Serenity Massage clinic/mobile
0403 956 900
BMC Plumbing - Blair McGregor

Coastal Roofing New & Re-roofing
Davis Plumbing P/L
FLY SCREENS
FLY Screening Solutions - Insect screens & doors; Security doors
0408 699 690
FLOORING & CARPET SALES

Bellarine Flooring 9 Sykes Place O.Grove
dahna@bellarineflooring.com.au
5255 2044
GIFTS & HOMEWARES

Frith
58 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads
5254 1811
GLAZING
Kevs Window, Door & Glazing Services
0418 519 078
0418 376 014

5255 2732 / 0418 593 434
0419 504 085 / 0421 814 669
PODIATRY
Kim Nankivell 13th Beach Osteopathy & Health Services Barwon Heads
Podiatry @ The Heads
Matthew Payton 2/76 Hitchcock Ave
HANDYMAN
Nick Gilbert My Handyman for all those little jobs. 52543186 / 0411 225 516
HIRE
Bellarine Hire (Formerly Ocean Grove Hire) Trade and the handyman
5255 1344
INTERIOR DESIGN
POST OFFICE
5254 2319
PSYCHOLOGIST/CAREER COACH
Nikki Smith Psychologist and Career/Business Coach www.nikkismith.net.au 0450 801 937
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Prompt same day clearance.
Mobile Ph. 0476277423
SCREENS / DOORS / SHOWER SCREENS

Geelong Security Doors & Shower screens
5256 2985
Sylont Watching Service
0419 529 623
TRAVEL
Ocean Grove Travel 63a The Terrace Ocean Grove
Travel With a Difference Tremont Court B H.
5255 4422
5254 1279
TREE SERVICES
Treecycling - Tree services, stump removal, onsite mulching
Noel 0458 641127
WEB DESIGN
Pip Interiors -Interior Design, Colour Consultant & Custom made blinds info@pipinteriors.com.au 0425710784
From start to finish - Jack @ Circle Media -
INSURANCE BROKERS
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOING
Crowe Horwath
72 The Terrace Ocean Grove
5255 5077
IRONING
Green Steam Ironing & Laundry facilities 7 Smithton Grove OG
0424 051735
LANDSCAPING/GARDENING & MOWING

Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Service
Rubys Mowing Barwon Heads/Ocean Grove
0429 990 850

52554732/0419583154
5254 2668
5254 1100
Barwon Heads 51a Hitchcock Ave
HAIRDRESSERS - LADIES, MENS & CHILDREN SECURITY
Hair Dudes- Mens 84b Hitchcock Ave. B.Heads

5254 1933
Kylie Curcio Hair Stylist 66 Hitchcock Avenue Barwon Heads 5254 1705/ 0408 036 383
Melissa Connoley Hairdressing, Make Up, Beauty
0432 187 767
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52541660/0497 808 936
Gary Priests Photo & Video Wedding Package $1195
ph. 0417 121 702
WINDOWS/FURNISHINGS GLAZING
Frenchys Coastal Glazing, all glazing, mirrors, frameless shower screens and more
Ocean Grove Blinds and Awnings 67 Madeley St. Ocean Grove
0448541221
5256 3668
WINDOW CLEANING
Coulter Roache 4/50 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads

5254 1877
Jeannette Ernst/Licensed Conveyancer
0407 726 260
5258 1084 Mob: 0402 282 190
Peter Boyle Barrister & Solicitor
Whyte Just & Moore 1/50 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads
(03) 5222 2077
Barwon Heads Winestore
MOTOR MECHANIC
_________________
LEGAL SERVICES
Peter Macmillan
5258 4248 & 0415 493 302
Sparkle Pete 's Domestic and Commercial Window Cleaning Services
0439 995624
Always There Mobile Mechanic Geelong/Bellarine/Surfcoast Sean 0499 991 904

Lastys Mobile Mechanic Unit 2/168-170 Fyans st South Geelong Darren 0409 955768
MOWER SALES & REPAIRS

Bellarine Mower Service
48 Grubb Rd. Ocean Grove 5255 2432 / 0407 045652
OPTOMETRY
Greg Sly Optometrist 87 The Parade Ocean Grove
Ocean Eyes Optometrists 2 Park Lane, 99 Presidents Ave. O/Grove
OSTEOPATHY
5256 1295
5255 5655
13th Beach Osteopathy & Health Services 1/86 Hitchcock Ave. B/Heads 5254 2668
Osteopathy at Barwon Heads Geelong Osteopathic & Healthcare Clinic 5229 8021
PAINTER & DECORATOR
Colourman Painting James Long colourmanpainting@gmail.com

0407 415541
Painter, Decorator Small jobs incl., for free quote phone Peter 52542119 or 0434048887
Steve & Cathy Flynn Painter & Decorator
52555667 / 04111 26291
PET BOARDING
Jirrahlinga Taits Road Barwon Heads
5254 2484
PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO & FILM

Full Focus Video and Photography Film and Tape Transfers to DVD
0428542996/52542996
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio @ The Heads Wayne Clarke 2/76 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads
PICTURE FRAMING
Jeanius Graphics 50 Carr St. Barwon Heads
PLASTERERS
Plaster patching / small jobs - Paul Rouhan
5254 1100
5254 2101 / 0419 588 069

0458005623
WINESTORE
Wine, beer, cider, spirits & more 2/86
Hitchcock Ave. 5254 2741
COMMUNITY SNAP
On Saturday I was
having lunch with my
d a u g h t e r, R o b y n
Watson, and my 6
month olsd grand
daughter Eva.
Eva was getting fidgety
on our knees or in the
pusher so Robyn put
her on a blanket in the
ground.
EVERYONE who
walked passed couldn't
take their eyes off Eva
playing on her blanket.
They looked happy,
amazed, and one older
lady even stopped to
chat about her own
grand daughter.
Helen B
______________________________________________________________
Ocean Grove Accounting

& Taxation Services
INDIVIDUAL, SMALL BUSINESS
& SELF MANAGED SUPERANNUATION FUND
SPECIALISTS
Phone 03 5256 2815

80 The Avenue Ocean Grove 3226
luke@ogaccounting.com.au www.ogaccounting.com.au
Darren Last
Independant Mercedes Benz Specialist

M. 0409 955 768 P. 5222 3010
Unit 2, Rear of 168-170 Fyans St. Sth Geelong
E. darren@lastys.com.au
Pick up and delivery of motor vehicle for service or repair

from Barwon Heads can be arranged ARC AU No: Au36554
_____________________________________________________________________
0416 119240
COMMUNITY ARTS GARDEN

So whats been happening down at the gardens
this month?
Well weve picked quite a substantial amount of fruit off the apricot tree and
are just waiting for the nectarines and plums to fully ripen. In terms of
vegetables, tomatoes and zucchinis seem to be growing the best in the drier
conditions, and one or two well-watered rouge tomatoes have almost taken
over the poly tunnel. It is getting to the point where a machete may be
required if you want to get from one end of the tunnel to the other.
Outside where things are much drier a couple of plot holders have
implemented agri-pipe and or bottle watering systems that are designed to
get the water right down to the roots of the plants and it does seem to be
showing reasonable results. I think this technique coupled with using lots of
organic material in your bed, ensuring an ample covering of mulch and
designing in a bit of wind protection is definitely the way to go for a water efficient garden.
In other news, our newly appointed president John M has brought us into the 21st century by launching a Barwon Heads Arts Garden Instagram page, to
which Costa from Gardening Australia has given his immediate approval.
Our user name is barwonheadsgarden for anyone who wants to @ or hashtag the group.
And lastly I am sorry to let you all down but I am not sure where all the vegetable puns are, lettuce hope they turnip.
Beets me where theyve bean. I am yam pretty annoyed actually because I just dont have the thyme to play hide and leek. Hopefully I find them under the
three peas couch, but there isnt mushroom under there. I mean olive puns but I feel like a dill because these are medi-okra at best.
Happy Gardening,
Rob Armstrong
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BARWON HEADS SUSTAINABILITY GROUP

STAGE 2 OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN FOR A SUSTAINABLE BARWON HEADS
Last year the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group began consulting the community as part of the
review of the first version of the Community Plan for a Sustainable Barwon Heads. Some of you may
remember the 'Great Ideas for Barwon Heads' facilitated conversations in the new John Green's
Living Room' space as part of the 2015 Festival of the Sea. We also invited local community groups to
participate in this review. We have now summarised and analysed all the responses from this
community consultation, and have completed a draft of the Stage 2 version of the Community Plan for
a Sustainable Barwon Heads. This review of the Community Plan has been made possible through
funding support from the Barwon Heads Community Bank.
Here are a few details about the Stage 2 Plan:

1.
The Stage 2 Plan will show:
Thematic summaries of the 'Great Ideas' for Barwon Heads

Thematic summaries 'Projects' occurring in Barwon Heads ?
Links between 'Great Ideas' and 'Projects' ?
Gaps in 'Projects' (i.e. 'Great Ideas' that are not currently being undertaken by any group(s) in Barwon Heads)
2.
'Great Ideas' & 'Projects' have been categorised into seven colour-coded themes:
Blue
Brown
Grey
Green
Orange
Red
Black
3.
Once the Stage 2 edition of the Community Plan is finalised, it will be available on the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group
website www.bhsustainability.org.au - as well as in hard copy format around the town.
We will be informally discussing the draft version of the Stage 2 Plan at Beach House at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd February.
All welcome.
Ant Manglesdorf
SEACHANGE QUILTERS OF BARWON HEADS

QUILT SHOW - 2016
Dates - Friday, 18th. March. 4pm. - 7pm.
Saturday 19th. March, 10am. - 4pm.
Sunday 20th. March, 10am. - 4pm.
Venue -Barwon Heads Community Hall,
cnr. Hitchcock Ave,. and Ozone Rd. Barwon Heads.
Entry - $2. Children free.
We will have a raffle quilt, quality handmade goods for sale, guessing competitions, and
refreshments will be available.
2016
PILATES
TEN THOUSAND THINGS
Physiotherapist led mat classes
CONNECTIONS WITH THE

SEA SEMINAR
FRIDAY MARCH 18th
12.30 - 4.30
THEME: MANGROVES, MUD,
MOONSNAILS & MIGRATORY
BIRDS
DISCOVERING OUR ESTUARY
FIELD TRIP: EXPERT GUIDES
& INSPIRING SPEAKERS.
COST: FREE INC.
AFTERNOON TEA
YOU WILL GET WET!
Classes welcome those new to Pilates or those with

some experience. A gentle to moderate flow with
clinical modifications to cater for any individual
limitationsm, and to allow you to work at your own
pace.
GENERAL MAT PILATES CLASSES

(Beginner to intermediate)
MUMS & BUBS PILATES CLASSES

OCEAN GROVE Pavilion
BARWON HEADS Hall
love is in the air G
FREE INTRODUCTORY TRIAL
*Rebate with Physiotherapy Assessment*
Visit
Call
www.flowpilatesandyoga.com.au
Fleur Kilpatrick : 0418 842 798
1/53 Hitchcock Avenue

Barwon Heads 5254 2620
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:
PH or TXT JON 0434 970 246
Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea 2016
* Proudly sponsored by Friends

of the Bluff
BARWON RIVER FORESHORE AREA SUNDAY MARCH 20TH
__________________
POLE ART ENTRIES INVITED
ONSITE ORGANISING
0430 052 920
It's 2016, time to get things organised on your site

To kick start your journey
Onsite Organising is offering
THREE HOURS
of Professional Organising for the price of TWO
Call Jen 0430 052 920 to secure your booking
onsiteorganising.com.au
Less stuff more life
Theme: The Earth has one big ocean with

many features
An opportunity to:
let your head go and be a little crazy using the 2016
theme, The Earth has one big ocean with many features
. Check our website for the specs at:
sites.google.com/site/festofsea/home
OR call for details ~ Patsy Bush 0438 023 372
CLEARANCE CLOTHING AND SWIMWEAR

NOTHING OVER $49.95
UP TO 70%OFF
49 HITCHCOCK AVE (NEXT TO BAKERY, BAR & PIZZA)
SCANDANAVIAN
ICE-CREAM Co.
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www.talkingheadsmag.com tumblr - talking heads MAG
Tweet - @TrishClayton1 Insta - claytontrish
VIKING DVD
talking food
Open 7 days
OPEN EVERY DAY
03 5254 2741
www.barwonheadswinestore.com.au
2/86 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads
Sample our 'Retro Lolly' range

45 Hitchcock Avenue Barwon Heads
Ph: 5254 3229
3 delicious & healthy food bowls

Red rice, broad bean, soy bean,
pea, green grape, black tomato &
green chilli salad with kale-coriander pesto,
and a squeeze of lemon juice and baby herbs
Potato and white bean salad

with a lemony coriander
pesto.
no. 1
Banana Cacao Avocado Acai

topped with banana and
toasted coconut
no. 2
no. 3
Food Wine Coffee

Licenced
casual coastal dining

Special - Any Burger and a Beer (or wine) $20
Open everyday for Breakfast and Lunch

Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner
bookings 5256 3153
walk ins welcome
www.napona.com.au
Follow us on facebook or twitter @EatAtNapona
24 hodgson street ocean grove
open 8 - 4 breakfast 8 - 11.30

lunch 12 - 3
Dinner Friday & Saturday night
licenced
03 5254 2288
www.shackdiningco.com.au
corner bridge rd and hitchcock avenue barwon heads shackdiningco@gmail.com
Ph: 5254 1090

60 Hitchcock Ave
Barwon Heads
STARFISH BAKERY
Gorgeous sandwiches,
salads, daily specials
and soups.
Bread, cakes, biscuits,
& really good coffee
Fully licenced
soup
dips
seafood
steak
curries
gourmet wood oven pizza
veg & gluten free options
Home of the famous

Superstar Squishy
Closed Tuesdays
78 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads Telephone: 5254 2772
All day brekkie, lunch & dinner

Take away options
Open 7 days and 7 nights
until the end of Summer
private functions welcome
www.barwonorange.com.au
Once the old Fire Station,

BeachHouse Barwon Heads showcases
some of the Bellarine Peninsula's fine produce,
wine, cider & beer.
CONTACT
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - late

Saturday and Sunday 8am - late.
BeachHouse Barwon Heads

48 Hitchcock Avenue
Barwon Heads
03 5254 3376
info@beachhousebarwonheads.com.au
www.beachhousebarwonheads.com.au
TOWARDS WELLNESS
Stop to smell the Roses
People who look at flowers first thing in the
morning report being more cheerful and
energetic, according to a Harvard University
study.
In fact, simply admiring the blooms made
participants feel less anxious and more
compassionate throughout the day.
Place fresh flowers on your bedside table or
kitchen bench.
5254 1100
Wayne Clarke
13TH BEACH OSTEOPATHY

S- T -R- E- T- C- H Of the Month
Simple Posture Stretch
This first activity isnt so much of a stretch as it is a
preparation and mental exercise.
1. Begin by lifting your shoulders up high, imagining
them coming up towards your ears.
2. Next, release the shoulders downward, allowing
gravity to do its thing.
3. Dont push the shoulders down, just release.
4. Feel your spine long and free as you do this.
5. Repeat 3 times.
Matt Payton
Claire Dagley
2/76 Hitchcock Avenue Barwon Heads
OPEN MON - FRI 8.30am - 6pm

NOW OPEN SAT 8.30am - 12 noon
My mission in life is not merely to

survive, but to thrive; and to do so with
some passion, some compassion, some
humor, and some style.
Maya Angelou
Osteopathy
Reformer Pilates
&Health Services
T - 5254 2668
1/86 Hitchcock Avenue Barwon Heads
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 8pm
Saturday 7.30am - 4pm
Podiatry Now Available!
Remedial Massage
With over 15 years Podiatry experience,

we are very excited to have
Kim Nankivell join our team.
Kim is available Mon - Sat
for all of your Podiatry needs
Podiatry
The performance of Carmen at the Barwon Heads

Community Hall on Saturday the 23rd of January went off
with a bang.
The wonderful cast from Emotion works had our audience of 185 people
mesmerized for two hours with an edgy interpretation of Bizet's Carmen; a 'cut'
opera incorporating various music and dance styles and plenty of dark humor. There was no holding
back from this St Kilda based company, evidence that a Barwon Heads audience is open to any thing.
Which is good news for us at the BHAC as we look forward to presenting more surprises in the future.
In February and March 2016, community consultation will take place to determine the demand for a Community Arts Hub. Barwon Heads is an arts town
but it is one without a dedicated arts facility and this COGG funded feasibility study will allow the community to articulate their views so please let us know
what you think. You can register for the community consultation by visiting our website at barwonheadsartscouncil.com.au.
For further inquiries on the feasibility study contact Victoria Strachan on 0427 032 933.
Once again we are pleased to be a community partner for M~M2016, 24 hr Extreme Arts Walk, to be held on 7 & 8th May 2016. We congratulate Fiona
Duncan on her role as District Coordinator for Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. In 2014, 2000 people enjoyed a memorable closing ceremony on the
Barwon Heads foreshore and we look forward to doing it again in 2016.
In other news planning continues towards the Bellarine Arts Trail Weekend to be held in Spring 2016 where Artist studios in Barwon Heads and
Ocean Grove will be open to the public. We're still calling for expressions of interest from local artists. Please call Karen Shirley 0437 032 647 or email
us at barwonheadsartscouncil@live.com to register your interest. This event has been made possible through a City of Greater Geelong Community Arts
Grant and promises to be wonderful way to gain insight into local artists' practice and their studios.
Christine Croyden
On behalf of the BHAC Inc.
Barwon Heads Arts Council Inc. was founded in 2013 to promote the arts in Barwon Heads and the Bellarine Peninsula.Creative education by
the sea where arts culture promotes community resilience.
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Seaview Gallery
Flavours of the Mediterranean
Seaview Gallery presents Carole Foster's new exhibition Flavours of the Mediterranean
Carole's travels around the Mediterranean are shared with us in this exciting exhibition. She captures her experiences and adventures with scenes of
villages and lakes in the fabulous colours and hues of this region. A beautiful exhibition not to be missed.
Meet Carole at the gallery for drinks on Sunday 7th February from 2 -4 pm.
Also this month at Seaview stunning new sculpture from Jenny Whiteside and Scott Selkirk Jenny works in stone and her sculptures are predominantly
figurative, full of passion, extremely tactile and unique and generally a
little quirky. Scott Selkirk works with both traditional materials and new
technology. He applies the insights and approaches garnered from
twenty years experience in carving timbers to the mediums of resin
and clay in order to continue his exploration of flow in form.
Seaview Gallery
Flavours of the
Mediterranean
Solo Exhibition
Carole Foster
6-29 February
Open 10:30 5:00 daily
Ph. 03 5258 3645

86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225
www.seaviewgallery.com.au
Email:seaviewgallery@eftel.net.au
0416 119240
VERTICAL
HERB GARDEN
Herbs, lettuces and

Helen Martin - A Disquieting Beauty
strawberries
do not
need as much soil as
many other plants,
so
are
good
candidates
for
vertical gardens.
www.duck.org.au/
Vertical herb garden ideas abound and its a

creative, fun and useful project. Lets look at how
to make a DIY herb wall.
Photo Competition Supported by Camera & Photo Ocean Grove
There are all sorts of really cool indoor and outdoor

vertical herb gardens that can be purchased, and
most of them are pretty pricey. If you like to tinker a
bit and have more time than money, a DIY herb
wall garden is the perfect fit for you.
A creative , interesting Photo shoot by Children in Primary school (Prep - Year 6)

Photos must include a shot of the Barwon River and a head- Human, animal or created image .
Photos can be black and white or colour and maximum size A4 .
All photos to be printed and labeled on back with
Name Age Address and Phone contact
Point Lonsdale Bowls Club Inc.
Bellarine 2016
Busking Competition
13 March
is already attracting a number of applications all
keen to showcase their talents on stage.
If you are aged 14 and over, you can sing or play a
musical instrument then we want to hear from you.
Major cash prizes are being awarded to the winner
and runner-up.
In 2015 the event attracted just over 1400 people
who came through the gates.
Want to enter??
Applications are now open and free.
Entry forms are available from the Point Lonsdale
B o w l s
C l u b
W e b s i t e
www.pointlonsdalebowlsclub.com.au with entries
closing 21 February and nominations will be
notified by 27 February.
Further details can be obtained from Steve
Tomming, Publicity Officer PLBC
ph 0423 844806
E: lets-torque@netspace.net.au
Heads at the Barwon
All entries can be deposited at the Bendigo Community Bank Hitchcock Av Barwon Heads no later
than Friday 11th March 2016.
All entries will be displayed at Bendigo Community Bank between Wednesday 16th- Sunday 20th
March.
This competition is to find a quirky image of Heads at out River.
3 Prize vouchers supplied by Camera & Photo Ocean Grove and judged on most creative image.
Get your cameras clicking.
Wanted Helpers for the Festival of the Sea

Saturday 19 th and Sunday 20th
Areas of help needed
Saturday afternoon support 3-6 -Helpers wanted for Family Arts pop-up activities in Hitchcock Av
under guidance of Kaz McGlynn ( Just an Hour or 2 of your time to support setting up these fun filled
spaces for Music ,Art and Performance for all ages.)
Saturday early evening -Assembly of Festival sight under guidance of Festival committee
members ( some lifting may be needed)
Sunday support -Duck sales at the Community Bank Tent.(a sit down job) -Supervision in Kids
zone - support the volunteers who will run free Vintage Play Activities ( join with your children and support
other little ones as you play the games of days gone by) -Packing up at end of Festival -under guidance of
Festival committee members. ( some lifting may be required) -Traffic management for directing stall
holders to designated ares in festival area. (early Sunday Morning 2 person job safety vests and lolly pop
sign will be provided) - Survey gathers ( have a chat with Festival goers to fill out some important fact
finding information to help build a great community event in years to come)
In the lead up to Festival weekend
- Support required to sell ducks at various vantage points around Barwon Heads this role is done on
Saturday or Sunday's leading up to the Festival week all equipment required will be provided . Come
along and lend a hand the weekend is sure to be full of things to do for all ages
And we all know "Many hands make light work "
To offer your help contact Pamela on 0412 126 436 or email details to pmhoyne3@gmail.com
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BARWON HEADS URBAN FIRE BRIGADE

Barwon Heads Fire Brigade.
A selfie' photo that Pete Burnett took in
Apollo Bay. They were doing the changeover
after having spent Christmas night in Wye
River fighting the fires there.
Also in the photo is Matt Taylor and Helen
Wood
Know your fire plan

February 2016
It has been a hot and firey start to the summer season. With
blazes in WA and in our own backyard of Wye River, it has been
a testing time for the emergency services.
On Christmas Day a crew of volunteer fire fighters from the
Barwon Heads Fire Brigade left their families and Christmas
feasts to go to Wye River to help defend against the inferno that
had descended on the town. The crew of four joined other local
brigades in a strike team to be initial responders to support the
Wye River crew. They fought the fire all that long late afternoon
and through the night, until relief crews arrived the next
morning.
In the words of our Captain, Helen Wood, it was an intense
experience that tested the skills of the volunteers but showed
time and again what a well-trained team we have in our Brigade
members.
Team work was critical and the commitment to do what we
could, safely, with our fellow strike team crews to defend the
properties at Wye River meant we collectively helped save 25
to 30 houses, she said.
I am incredibly proud of all the volunteers in our Brigade who
gave their time whether it was directly fighting the fire,
undertaking blacking-out activities, or driving our forward
command vehicle to assist with ground observation duties
everyone gave their all.
A particular mention should also be made of the families and
friends of these brigade members for their support in letting
their loved ones go to Wye River.
The experience of Wye River and recent fires in more urban
areas such as Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula is a
timely reminder that we must all have a fire plan.

Grass fires can start anywhere; it's important to know whether you will leave early, or stay and defend, well in advance so you just have to put your plan into
action if the situation ever arises, said Helen.
Download the FireReady app to your smart phone. This app provides the latest fire information and warnings. Set the app to notify you of incidents occurring
in a chosen area and use it to stay up to date with local Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans.
To find out more, visit cfa.vic.gov.au
We have a Facebook page informing you of local community safety events and insights to what the Brigade is up to. Make sure you jump on and give us a
like to follow what we are up to!
The Barwon Heads Fire Brigade is seeking new members. If you are interested in learning new skills, meeting new people and being part of a
team that contributes to the safety of our community, please call Captain Helen Wood on 0438 507 273, or email Secretary Kira Crawford Brooks
on cap.bhufb@bigpond.com
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With special guest...Ian Bland
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WHAT'S COOKING AT
THE LOBSTER POT?
Secrets and lies
Now that a hush has descended over Barwon
Heads and the holiday hordes have left our village
by the sea, life as the locals know it has returned.
The following may or may not have been heard
recently behind the now closed doors of the
Lobster Pot:
'At last'........ so nice and quiet.....so relaxing......I
could sleep all day':
a small red notched crab crouching in the corner
of the touch tank.
'Wonderful...alone at last.....old Grumpy and all
those horrible kids have gone....I was so sick of all
that hustle and bustle day after day. .. so
stressful...I've lost so much weight...I need a
break:
a prickly puffer fish in a tank by itself.
'Hello, is anybody there? Have you got any
lobsters left? where are the toilets?:
one lone last tourist knocking at the Lobster Pot
door.
'Why do so many people ask where are the
toilets ? Can't they read? It's very clear:
a tired and frustrated friend of the Lobster Pot at
the summer season review.
That review heard that many people visited the

Lobster Pot or Barwon Estuary Heritage Centre to
give its full name. Now that the main opening
season is coming to an end your chances to visit
are running out. Apart from Festival of the Sea it's
weekends only until Easter. After that it's by
appointment.
For those of you interested in the natural and
social heritage of our Estuary and find things too
quiet now and crave that busyness of the holiday
season please consider joining the Friends group.
You can contact the group through Barwon Coast.
Call in at the office or ring Maddie Glynne
(52541118).
It's all true... Honest.
Rob Kuebler
WORD ABOUT THE HOOD
Buy Sell Swap & Tell

BARWON HEADS ASSOC.
President - Sandra Gatehouse
Meet @The Senior Citizens Hall
3rd Monday in Month @ 7.30pm
All welcome
BARWON HEADS
TRADERS & TOURISM
President-Bernard Napthine
5254 2312
Photo: 42W fledgling by Andrea Dennett
For those readers who are visiting or new to

the area, the Hooded Plover is a small,
timid, endangered beach-nesting bird
which is endemic to our local beaches.
Hooded Plovers are the masters of camouflage and are
well-adapted to life on the beach that is, life on the
beaches of 100 years ago.
Their once tranquil beach habitat has now been
overwhelmed by people visiting the beach for recreation,
bringing all sorts of things that the birds are unfamiliar
with dogs, horses, 4WDs, beach balls, toddlers!
Hoodies now struggle to find a bit of undisturbed space on
the beach to breed and because their nesting failure rate
is as high as 90-95%, their numbers are declining, as too
few young are added to the population to sustain it.
Birdlife Australia and hundreds of coastal volunteers are
turning this dire situation around; by monitoring hoodies
and detecting when they have eggs or chicks and putting
protective management in place to relieve many of the
human pressures.
Hooded Plovers lay their eggs directly on the sand in a
simple, shallow nest scrape. The nest can be anywhere
above the high-tide mark, on the beach or in the dunes.
Hooded Plovers eggs are small (about the size of a 20cent piece) and very well camouflaged; so well
camouflaged that they are easily trodden on by accident.
Egg incubation takes 28 days and if completed
successfully, the tiny fluffball chicks hatch out with
surprisingly powerful legs. Adult hoodies don't feed their
young; the chicks must fend for themselves, feeding on
the sandhoppers found in decomposing seaweed. With
sufficient undisturbed feeding time, growth is rapid and in
just five weeks they can fly.
During those five weeks before flight, however, they are
at their most vulnerable and face many threats.
Aside from the ever present avian predators: magpies,
ravens, gulls, kestrels and other raptors, these chicks are
highly sensitive to disturbance from off-lead dogs.
When an off-lead dog is present, chicks will go into hiding
which means they can't feed and may die of starvation or
dehydration if they are disturbed for a long period of time
or frequently disturbed throughout the day. When the
chick's parents are preoccupied with fending off or
distracting off-lead dogs the chicks are then vulnerable to
avian attack.
An unleashed dog is more likely to explore and to move
unpredictably from the water to the upper beach, or even
into the dunes, where they are likely to encounter the
eggs or hiding chicks, and to accidentally step on and
crush them.
Believe it or not, the birds can tell the difference between
a dog on or off the lead.
Hooded plovers have been observed to be less reactive
to leashed dogs; a dog on the lead is very close to its
owner and moves at the same speed, in a predictable
path.
As a consequence disturbance is of a shorter duration
and less likely to be lethal.
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GIRL GUIDES VICTORIA

Helen Carruthers 5254 1299
hcarruthers@guidesvic.org.au
BARWON HEADS
SUSTAINABILITY GROUP
Community Arts Garden
John Burke 5254-1921.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
President - Michael Murphie
info@bhartsgarden.com
FRIENDS OF THE BLUFF
President - Jon Duthie
5254 2626
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Call Peter Summers at
How Bazaar 5278 5453
MARKETING, PROMOTION
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I am overjoyed to let you all know that our Christmas

wish came early with the successful fledging of the
Hooded Plover chick at 42W!!
This is the first hooded plover fledgling along this stretch
of coast since January 2007, quite an achievement for
the Barwon Coast team!
The parents, PC & EH have started breeding again with
their next nest due to hatch soon.
Midway between 36W and 40W, NK & XU are the proud
parents of a single chick which hatched on 19/1/16.
This chick cannot fly until the 23/2/16, so please
observe the signs, give them space, leash your dog,
walk by the waters edge and avoid the breeding area at
high tide.
0416 119240
Last chance!
Barwon Heads
Festival of the Sea
General Meeting
Photo.NK&Chick-BrettDiehm
Success for the hoodies depends on everyone. Please,

if you are visiting any beach where hoodies are
breeding, respect the signs at the breeding areas.
Walk your dog elsewhere, but if that's not possible, keep
them on a leash at all times and walk at the waters edge.
Never walk at high tide as the nests are on the sand just
above the high-water mark.
Monday Feb 22
7.30pm 9pm
Lobster Pot Education Room

(the building behind the Lobster Pot)
This is the final General Meeting

prior to the 2016 Festival from
March 16-20.
We invite you to join us to hear
about the program of activities,
and perhaps offer some
assistance if we haven't already
enlisted you!
CR & SN's nest failed early in January and are yet to

have another attempt.
At Point Lonsdale, HY & unb have 2 chicks which
hatched on the morning of the Rip to River run and PL &
ET have a 2 egg nest are due to hatch any day now.
Enquiries Margot
0411 232 297
Margotbuschy@gmail.com
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For more details, or to become involved in Hooded

Plover monitoring, please contact Renee Mead at
Birdlife Australia: hoodedplover@birdlife.org.au
More information:
http://www.birdlife.org.au/projects/beach-nesting-birds
or http://myhoodie.com.au/ or
http://www.facebook.com/hoodedplover
HEYWARD CONSTRUCTIONS P/L

Nick Heyward
Ph: 0412 121 906
T
Legal Services for Barwon Heads
and Ocean Grove
Fax: 5254 2274
All Aspects of Building & Construction

Architectural New Homes & Additions
www.heycon.com.au
nick@heycon.com.au
P.O.Box 1075 Barwon Heads 3227
Corporate & Commercial

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Property & Development
Family Law
Workplace Relations
Wills, Estates & Succession
Planning
Barwon Heads Office
Shop 4, 50 Hitchcock Avenue
Barwon Heads
Open Thursdays
or by appointment
Tom White
Principal
Tel 03 5254 1877

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News from the Beaches and Coastal Environs
Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management

appointed by the State Government with
responsibility for the management of 13km of
coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W
Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful
beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and
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Our Committee members are local residents
appointed with consideration of the skills and
experience that they have to offer in the
management of this important piece of coastline.
BARWON HEADS CARAVAN PARK HOWARD
HARMER OVAL PRECINCT MASTER PLAN
The Barwon Coast, in partnership with the Barwon
Heads Football and Netball Club, has commissioned
Thompson Berrill Landscape Design to develop a
Lyn Martin Photography
master
plan to guide the development and use of the
oval precinct for the next 10 years.
The draft Master Plan is now available for community
comment until Saturday 6th of February 2016.
The Draft Master Plan is available from Barwon
Coast either as a hard copy at our offices at the
Barwon Heads Caravan Park or online at;
http://www.barwonheadscaravanpark.com.au/ under
the 'About Us' tab in the top menu.
BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE
Work on the final stage of the reconstruction of the
promenade will commence immediately after
Australia Day. The final stage involves the construction of

the concrete promenade and installation of a new
handrail. It is expected that sections of the promenade
will be closed for most of February and visitors to the site
are asked to follow the detour signage where necessary.
SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS
The shuttle bus has been another huge success this year
with thousands of people making use of the service. On
behalf of our community a very big thank you to our Gold
sponsors this year, Barwon Heads Community Bank
and the City of Greater Geelong.
The free bus operated from 27th December until 26th
January travelling around Ocean Grove and Barwon
Heads and the beaches starting at the Ocean Grove Post
Office. The Shuttle Bus towed a trailer to carry beach
gear including surf boards.
DOG ON BEACHES
Barwon Coast works closely with the City of Greater
Geelong and this year COGG has purchased a special
vehicle to improve patrols on public land.
For the last few years an educative approach has been
taken toward dogs on beaches and other public land.
We ask that all dog owners practice responsible
ownership by keeping their pets under control, picking up
after them and abiding by the signage onsite.
This year Penalty Infringements Notices will be
imposed where necessary.
PLAY IT SAFE BY THE WATER
Swim between the flags at our locally patrolled beaches Ocean Grove Main, Ocean Grove Spit 18W and 13th
Beach Main where Life Savers & Lifeguards will be on
patrol 7 days a week, for the peak holiday covering week
from Boxing Day to Australia Day.
At all beach access pathways we have installed Beach
Safety Signs that provide advice on general water
conditions, rocks, tide etc. and where the nearest

patrolled beach is. Please take time to read those
notices.
Always be alert on the beach when with children and
never swim alone.
No diving / jumping from jetty, promenade or bridge
Tragically serious incidents have occurred in recent
summers so it is really important to take personal
responsibility for your safety when near the water, be it at
the ocean or the river beaches.
Dangerous activities such as jumping or diving off the
Barwon Heads jetty, the promenade or the bridge can
lead to serious injury especially back injuries or even
death.
This year we have seen massive movement of sands
along the beaches and at low river flows the water depth
can be minimal, especially at low tide near the Jetty, so
don't do it!
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Blue-ringed Octopus are small timid creatures preferring
to hide in rock pools, seagrass and seaweed. This highly
venomous animal can be seen in our rock pools. When
calm and happy it will remain a sandy colour, but when
angry it will change to yellowish with bright blue rings all
over its body. This is a warning sign to leave alone and
move away. This animal produces deadly tetrodotoxin
and there is no antivenom. They are not animals to be
afraid of, they live along our coast all year round. We
need to respect the rock pools, watch where you put your
hands, be alert, and don't interfere with them. Please do
not interact with these animals. They too have a job to do
in our marine environment.
Copperhead snakes, in particular the juveniles are on
the move throughout our coastal reserves. These shy
snakes prefer to move away, but if interfered with has the
potential to bite. The coastal dunes are habitat for these
animals and we ask all using the beach; no people or
dogs in the dunes. Access the beach using the
formalised access ways to protect yourselves, our dunes
and the animals that live there.
Barwon Coast in partnership with Bellarine Bayside and
other key agencies and volunteers attended the
Portarlington Mussel Festival to engage visitors and
locals to the area on responsible fishing and boating,
local wildlife and responsible pet ownership. The day
was massive and well received by all. In total there were
6 agencies present who were supported by 8 local
community groups.
Gary McPike
General Manager
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Barwon Heads Andrew Humphris is not ashamed to call

himself a Mamil (middle aged man in lycra). After taking up
cycling in 2008 as a way to keep fit after his footy playing days,
he has taken his passion for cycling over to France and now
introduces fellow cyclists to the experience of riding the
famous roads of the Tour de France in the French Pyrenees.
Bike France started from the culmination of experiences Ive had from many previous cycling trips
to France and Europe. I knew after my first trip to Europe with my bike that I would go back - I just
fell in love with riding over there! Despite being a big guy who is definitely not built for riding up big
mountains, there is something really special about testing yourself on the roads made famous in
the Tour de France. There is a real feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction you get when
making it to the summit after riding up a big hill for the best part of two hours. The quiet roads,
picture postcard scenery and the names of past champions etched on the road are helpful
distractions when it starts to hurt. One thing that became clear to me on past trips is that due to the
distance, travel time and costs, it is often difficult for many Aussie cyclists to experience riding in
France. With that, I took all the good things I learned from previous cycling tours and decided to
start my own cycling tour business. My aim was to let people come away and ride the famous
roads of the Tour de France on a fully supported tour, whilst staying in a beautiful location. Whats
different about Bike France Cycling Tours?
Our tours cater for both the pure mountain goat looking to take on multiple Hors Catgorie climbs
in the one day, right though to those on their first trip wanting to test themselves against some of
the famous climbs of the Tour De France.
We have a maximum group size of 10, so no big groups. This ensures that everyone gets well
looked after and gets personal service. Our main point of difference from other tours is that we stay
in the same accommodation for the entire time based in the heart of the Midi Pyrenees. All the
rides start and finish at the front door so there is no checking in and out of hotels and packing bags
everyday. This way everyone gets the chance to relax, eat, sleep and focus on riding the famous
Pyrenees. Our tours run for 7-9 nights, which means that you can fly out Australia on a Thursday,
spend a night in Paris either side of the tour, and be back in Australia on the following Monday.
(This makes a little bit easier to get the leave pass from the beloved!) Some of our guests also
arrange to meet their non-cycling partners afterwards in Paris or London or even San Sebastian in Spain, which is only three hours drive from our base. Where we stay
One of the things guests talk about most is our fabulous location and accommodation. Our base is a true cycling haven with 180-degree views of the Pyrenees looking towards
Spain. The accommodation is a fully renovated 17th century Chteau that has 6 separate twin share or king bedrooms each with their own private bathroom. We have our own
guest lounge, kitchen, secure bike shed and a heated horizon pool that also looks out to the Col du Tourmalet perfect for a post ride recovery with a cold beer! Our English
speaking hosts cater for just about every need for cycling groups. Their home cooked, french inspired three course dinners are often rated by guests as the highlight of the trip after
the riding! Liz is famous for her regional dish Parmentier de Canard Confit (or Duck Shepards Pie), with many of our hungry cyclists always asking for a second serve!
Apart from all the major climbs being a just a short warm up ride from our front door, there are plenty of other things to see and do including visiting the many thermal spas in the
area, browsing the local village markets, hiking, visiting the famous town of Lourdes or perhaps just lazing by the horizon pool overlooking the Pyrenees. This also makes it
appealing for the non-cycling partners who come along.
Pyrenees Challenge 2016 This year we are running a 9 night trip in conjunction with Paul Beretta from Berettas Bike Studio in Geelong. Paul is a very experienced and talented
cyclist and will be on hand to help with any mechanical issues that guests may have. He will also be leading the more experienced cyclists of the group up the big climbs, whilst I will
be at the back end with those who prefer to take it a bit easier! This year we take on all the major climbs in the Pyrenees including the Col du Tourmalet and the Hourquette
dAncizan which will feature in the 2016 Tour de France. The good thing about this trip in June is that guests will be able to ride the these climbs, then boast to their friends a month
later when watching the pros ride the same roads at the Tour de France on TV.
Although our trips are open to cyclists of all abilities, we recommend that guests do have some level of climbing experience and cycling fitness. The fitter you are the more
enjoyable the riding will be. We do have car support on most days just in case it gets a bit hard, and there is no pressure to ride outside your comfort zone. This year, we pack 7 days
of cycling and ride anything from 70-120km a day with between 1,000m and 3,000m of climbing depending on how hard you want to go. We normally get back from our rides in the
early afternoon so that leaves plenty of time to recover and relax at our horizon pool or visit some of the many attractions in the area. We have a few places remaining on this years
trip so if France is on the bucket list now is your chance!
More details. Http://www.bikefrance.com.au/pyrenees-challenge-2016/
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Barwon Heads Community
Bank and Open2View, Health
Creation in Ocean Grove, the
Scandinavian Ice-Cream
Company, Caf Maritana,
Annie's Provedore and Max
Action all offering support in
many different ways. If your
business would like to assist,
please talk to any of the
BHCC crew.
The members of the BHCC have all

been training hard for the B2B our
Bridge to Bridge ride from Sydney to
Barwon Heads. It's less than two
months until the big ride from Sydney
to Barwon Heads actually happens and
training has intensified. About 1100 km
in eight days averaging around 150 km
per day.
We have had a lot of support from our local businesses
that are getting behind the B2B ride and supporting us in
our fundraising efforts for Give Where You Live, the
charity we are riding for.
During the holidays, we had a

sausage sizzle down the
main street. We were
generously supported by
Benno's Butchers and the
Bakery. We raised more
money that all went directly to
Give Where You Live the charity we are raising money for.
Our next event will be a band night being held at

the Tin Shed on Friday February 26 from 6.30pm.
Some top BH musical talent such as The Happy
Accidents, The Last Coast and Bird n Bush will
be on show so look out for details around town
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w e b s i t e :
www.barwonheadscyclingclub.com.au.
It's only $22 per head and a percentage will go
towards Give Where You Live. There will also be
some food prepared by local chefs Matt Goody
and Alicia Brown yum yum!
If you would like to donate, drop in some of your loose
change into a tin around town. There are tins in the
Scandinavian Ice Cream Company shops and in the

Bendigo Bank. Look out for the B2B logo.
Or you can donate by going to our website:
www.barwonheadscyclingclub.com.au
2015 BHCC Facts from the Official Ladder
Top 8: Andy, Lawrie, Nev, Graeme, Greg, Wiggo,
Goldie, Graham.
Total rides for the year: 1,612 from 38 riders making an
average of over 42 rides per cyclist
New riders: Jan, Gibbo, Nick OK, Simon, Hysen, Ben,
Alicia, Damo, Mark, Dean, Tracie, Stuart, John Y,
Andrew H, Noni.
MIA riders: Guyza, Sam (and Huddo who has
relocated).
Cogs and Togs
Recently the BHCC teamed up with the Icebergers!

We all met at the CFA at 5.45am on a cool Wednesday
morning. Loads and loads of bikes (Im told there were
over 40). Nev took the lead and we all rode to the river
then along the boardwalk. We hugged the water and
continued across the bridge to RAAFs Beach. Within a
few moments, we were all in the water, having a swim
and a chat. Lots of frolicking and no wetsuits. After our
dip, we all headed back to Annies for coffee and more
chat. Thanks so much to our new friends for a great
morning. Thats it for February. Have a wonderful
summer break and stay safe. There will be a lot of traffic
around over the next couple of months, so please to be
patient if you are caught behind a cyclist. Some of us
arent trying to go slow, we just are.
Happy cycling,
Andy McNeilly
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BARWON HEADS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

assistance please contact Angie on
043 999 8786
JUNIOR FOOTBALL
GIRL'S FOOTY TEAM
Any girl's interested between the age of 13 & 18

please contact John Ollis the Barwon Head's Junior
Football Coordinator on 0409 533 264. Games are
Sunday's during footy season and run from April for
12 weeks. If we get enough player's a team can go
ahead so spread the word.
UNDER 9's COMPETITION
This year there will be an Under 9's competition.

Matches will be played over the weekends as per the
Under 10 and 12 competitions. Players must be born at
a minimum in 2008. Any players born after 2008 are
ineligible to play. If you are interested please contact
John Ollis the Barwon Head's Junior Football
Coordinator on 0409 533 264
MEMBERSHIPS
From the 1st February our online payment system for

paying your social & playing memberships will be open
on our website just head to
www.barwonheadsfnc.org.au if you need any
First round of all junior football begins

on the weekend of April 9th.
It is imperative that all junior football
parents/guardians register their
children to play through Sporting Pulse
this is a requirement by AFL Barwon
and must be completed before the first
round. Just remember this is seperate
from your registration with the BHFNC
and there is no payment required to
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follow the link on the homepage or a
link will be provided at the end of paying your player
membership.
Any queries please contact John Ollis the Barwon Head's
Junior Football Coordinator on 0409 533 264.
NETBALL NEWS
While the football and netball season has been in recess,
much has been happening behind the scene in
preparation for a bigger and better 2016 season.
The most exciting news has been the appointment of our
new senior coach, Olivia Wilson.
Olivia comes to Barwon Heads with a wealth of
experience, expertise and knowledge and has already
taken over the reins. Pre-season commenced in
November and, while it hasn't exactly been easy, it has
been inspiring and motivating and attendance has been
outstanding. Olivia has most recently played at
Grovedale in the GFL. She will be assisted by her mother
Sharon who also has a strong netball pedigree.
Selection trials for the senior squads will commence on
January 27th at the Barwon Heads netball courts. Junior
Barwon Heads 2016 Facebook page and on our

website.
Senior Selections are as follows:
A/B Wednesday 27th and Monday 1st February

6:15 pm
C/D - Wednesday 3rd February
Junior Selections:
Under 17 Wednesday 10th and 17th February 4:45
6:00 pm
Under 13 and 15 Thursday 11th and 18th February
4:45 6:00 pm
With improvements to our facilities in the pipeline and
coming off a very successful 2015 season, particularly
in juniors, 2016 is looking to be the most exciting yet.
Training continues on Monday and Wednesday
evenings at 6:00 pm.
If you are interested in joining the Barwon Heads
Netball club in 2016 we would love to hear from you.
Phone Sally on 0417352895
Olivia Wilson
SEAGULLS BASKETBALL CLUB

Welcome back to summer season 2016 as we head into the last few rounds before finals.
Teams are all doing really well and we expect a few to make the finals. It is time to start thinking about whether you would like to play in a team for winter
season which starts beginning of Term 2. Registration will be towards the end of term 1 to give us time to select teams and submit to BPBA before Easter.
We have an exciting March planned with a social function to be booked at Supatramp for all teams. This is instead of a presentation day and will be lots of
fun for all ages. All team members will be emailed with details of this event once the date and time are confirmed. We are also planning a coach
development session for all current and aspiring coaches. This session would be great too for any parents wanting to know more about the game.
If you have any questions please email seagullsbasketballclub@gmail.com. And please like and follow our Facebook Page Barwon Heads Seagulls
Basketball Club to get up to date information on our upcoming events.
Linda Griffin
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Barwon Heads Cricket Club

February is the moving month
in BPCA cricket.
With the pre-Christmas games behind us and only finals
ahead in March those couple of games in the first few
weeks of the new year suddenly hold special
significance when youre chasing enough points to play
in finals.
We finished 2015 with a huge bang when, what had
been billed as the social event of the summer turned out
to be one of the best events of the decade. The annual
Christmas function with the fat bloke in the red suit and a
couple of other significant features, was held on the last
Saturday before Christmas. As it turned out the weather
was both friend and foe on the day with all junior and
senior cricket being cancelled due to the extreme heat.
With no cricket to play, the organisers were worried that
there might not be anyone there on the night, but true to
the spirit of the club, on the evening in question most of
the members of the club turned up and brought their
parents and other family members for a drink and
company. There was a taco van which started slowly
and then sold completely out. There was a really good
water balloon battle coordinated by Michael Moulton.
Only one really bad bit of behavior was witnessed when
one young chap believed that his father had disarmed
him unfairly and deciding to take dad on in a little hand to
hand. Of course dad and mum were having none of that
and the lad was interned for the duration of the night.
The fat bloke in red made a visit and handed out some
sweets. He was extremely popular standing on the tray
of a ute with a large bag of lollies in front of him which he
constantly threw into the air. At one point a young elf
called Miller was called upon to distribute the goodies
when Santa was feeling a little puffed as he tends to do.

The assembled throng of munchkins, whod been calling
Santas name like a rock star mosh pit, when they
realized that the elf had the bag of goodies, turned right
off St Nick and started calling Miller, Miller At
which point the significance of his new found fame and
popularity dawned on the elf and he started to play to the
crowd. When Santa turned to his assistant to have the
bag returned, the little elf gave him absolute doughnuts
and continued to distribute the goodies to the multitude.
In the end the old fellow gave up and started looking for
fillies in the crowd.
As soon as the big fellow had gone it was time to draw
the raffle. A smorgasbord of gifts and prizes had been
donated by the generous sponsors of the BHCC and
there were some delighted winners.
And so it seemed it was time to grab the kids and get off
home. A boiling hot day had come to an end and finished
with a couple of convivial drinks and a pre-Christmas chat
with friends at the cricket club. But there was another
twist.
Nobody knows how, and nobody has owned up to it, but
thirty seconds after the raffle was done and with every
mum and dad collecting their offspring to head home, the
sprinklers came on. Now if it was a deliberate action by
someone then that person is a genius, but nobody has
owned up to it. Most of the committee and all the people
who know and understand the system are sure that the
sprinklers never come on at that time on a Saturday night,
but on this night they did and it was fantastic.
Every child saw what had happened and ran directly from
their parents into the stream of the hoses.
What followed was mayhem, but it was clear to see the
delight of the kids, the resignation of the parents and the
elation of the committee that the crowd were now going

to stay for at least one more drink.
In the end the evening had been anticipated as one of
the best social events of the summer, and although the
day wasnt the best lead-up to the event, it lived up to its
billing and more.
Thanks to all those who attended, congratulations to
those who had a hand in the organisation and well done
to the players, who all put in and helped with cooking
BBQs, handing out sausages and drinks and just being
welcoming and friendly.
Theres been a little bit of cricket since the break.
A grade won and almost snatched an outright against
Wallington, B Grade won in a struggle against
Wallington in a 1 dayer and then suffered their first loss
of the season over the bridge of Ocean Grove. C grade
have been unable to defend totals of 150 in a couple of
two day games and D Grade won their first game of
2016. In juniors Under 17s won, Under 15s lost, and
Under 13s had a win to Goddard and a loss to Hyland.
The T-20 team won through to the grand final and played
Jan Juc at Barwon Heads on the Monday before
Australia day.
Oh and the BHCC won the game by 19 runs in a fantastic
match between two evenly matched, well respected
opponents who both play the game on the right spirit another cup for our new shelf.
Finals action is close. February will be a hard fought
month and some great matches are fixture for the month
so get on down to the ground, Grab a cool drink and say
GDay.
More next month.
Matt Dunell
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