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Rubber hits the road By LUKE VOOGT CLIFTON Springs teacher Philip Bignoux will ride his first Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race this month, just a week after his 40th birthday. Phillip said completing the ride would something he could look back on with pride. “I want to do it while I’m young and fit enough,” he said.

“I think it will be an amazing experience.” The father-of-two will ride 111km in the Momentum Energy People’s Ride, which he said was easily the farthest he’d ridden. “It’s kind of scary,” he said. “There’s going to be a lot of crosswinds in the open areas.” Philip can’t wait to join “the great line up” of 3000 riders, which in-

cludes champion cyclist Mark Cavendish and, of course, Cadel Evans. “When we get to the finish, we’ve done the same thing they’ve done,” he said. “You feel like you’ve accomplished something.” Cheering him on at the sidelines will be his wife and his daughters. Phillip remembers riding a lot more when the girls were little.

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“I used to ride with them in the bike trailer to Queenscliff, to give my wife a break,” he said. Phillip said he’s always loved riding, which has led to a strange collection in his shed. “I’ve kept every bike I’ve had so there are probably 14 bikes in there,” he said. “Each bike has little journey attached to it.”

Phillip has been training by crosstraining and riding from Drysdale Station to Ocean Grove - roughly 20km - a couple of times each week. He used to run half-marathons but started riding regularly again after a running injury. “I think that window is closing,” he said.

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January DRYSDALE residents were shocked by the bashing of a local woman in her backyard on 6 January. The woman was attacked at her High Street home while she was hanging out the washing and her two children were inside. This horrific crime, along with several burglaries and car thefts, led to more than 100 people meeting at Springdale to discuss Drysdale’s crime problem. Leanne Stratford and 30 other local volunteers formed the Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch soon after. The Neighborhood Watch pledged to be “the eyes and ears” for local police, and they’ve been keeping an eye on crime since. In happier news, local resident Dorothy Wheelahan completed her

2000th workout at Curves Drysdale, at the spritely age of 75. The Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association (DCSCA) continued its fight against the then proposed petrol station at the entrance to town. At the time Caltex franchisee Milemaker was planning to build petrol station between Jetty Road and High Street, near the Portarlington Highway roundabout. The DCSCA called on VCAT to review Geelong Council’s support for the petrol station and organised a petition against it. Drysdale band Audemia was the first band to record a music clip at Geelong’s Powerhouse, with its debut video “Invisible Prison”.

The Drysdale Bypass moved one step closer to being built, with Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announcing $2m would be fasttracked from the State Budget. The funds were moved forward so VicRoads could begin planning the bypass, which Ms Neville said could be built by 2017/18. Geelong Cats players visited Drysdale, hosting clinics at Drysdale and Clifton Springs Primary Schools and St Ignatius College. The players posed for photos and signed autographs for the star-struck students. Police made “significant inroads”

AS Drysdale commemorated the Centenary of Anzac Day, World War II veterans, doctors Bruce Jones and John Tucker shared their stories. Both became GPs after the war. Dr Tucker served in Papua New Guinea from 1943 to 1944, treating wounded soldiers and took part in an amphibious landing in Borneo, in 1945. Bellarine Railway president David Price welcomed Public Transport Victoria recommencing Princess Street crossing upgrade, after an accident in April. “We only need one collision for a fatality to occur,” he told a meeting at Springdale Community Centre later that month. A Bellarine Railway train collided with a ute on 19 April. Nobody was injured. The upgrade was delayed by unexpected pipes and work recommenced after PTV completed a re-design with Barwon Water. The upgrade was completed in June. Olivia Sheen and her mother Michaela walked in the 3.5km “Breathe Life for Cystic Fibrosis” on 19 April, to support Cystic Fibrosis Geelong. It was the first time taking part in the walk for Olivia, who herself has cystic fibrosis. Meanwhile, Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association’s appeal against Milemaker was struck down by VCAT, allowing the company to commence work. VCAT invited Milemaker Petroleum to apply for costs and a few days later DCSCA received a letter saying that Milemaker intended to recover the costs. Works began on the new petrol station in Drysdale.

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March As the Centenary of Anzac approached, WWII veteran Ernie Truman shared his wartime story with Voice. Mr Truman, 94, is part of rare group of survivors called the Caterpillar Club, who have bailed from a falling aircraft using a parachute. His Lancaster was shot out of the sky on 28 January, 1945, by a German Junkers night-fighter, during a mission over Stuttgart. Mr Truman remembers the plane “vibrating to bits” and wind screaming through cabin as he bailed-out with the rest of the crew. Bellarine Community Health CEO John Fendyk announced a $1.7m renovation and extension to modernise Drysdale Community Health Centre. Local hairdresser Sarah Williams and cabinetmaker Kate Elstone both won apprentice awards during March.

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May DRYSDALE Rotary Club celebrated its 40th birthday as 90 people gathered at Club Italia, along with 11 former presidents. In its 40 years the club has run 39 Art Shows and overseen the development of a Children’s Park at Point Richards. It has also arranged countless overseas trips to help people to recover from floods, earthquakes and other disasters. Selfless volunteers completed renovations to Rory and Pauline Wilson’s home, after a serious accident in 2014 left Rory paraplegic. In eight weeks the volunteers did everything from levelling the deck and making pathways around the lawn, to installing a new bathroom and insulation.

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BELLARINE Secondary College congratulated its Dux for 2015, Clifton Springs student Stacey Van Rekum Ayres, who scored an ATAR of 88. “Stacey did this while juggling her role as college captain and involving herself in every leadership opportunity available,” college principal Alison Murphy said. Stacey plans to study a Bachelor of Arts in politics and international relations at the University of Melbourne.

Science in advanced global challenges at Monash. “Basically, you have to do a project where you implement change,” he said. Harry said this could involve anything from tackling mental health to finding ways to recycle or donate left overs from restaurants. He’s fed his humanitarian ambitions throughout school, visiting Ecuador and Timor Leste to try to improve the lives of others. “I’ve always enjoyed the reward of doing something for others,” he said. Emily is saving for Falls Festival, while Harry said he’s saving for university, after two fun weeks in Bali. He’ll be doing a leadership course in Ballarat later this year, along with 28 other students. St Ignatius also congratulated Meg Wiffen, who scored an ATAR of 92.35 and more than 40 in four subjects, including a whopping 49 in health.

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ST Ignatius congratulated three high-achieving students recently, who all achieved more than 90 in their ATAR. Emily Harwood scored 93.7, scoring high in health (42), PE (41) and English (40). She’s not sure exactly what her future holds, but she knows she wants to work in medicine. Her dream is to volunteer overseas, and she’s already had a taste of it, during a school trip to Timor Leste. “It struck me how different access to healthcare is over here to over there,” she said. “The rural communities only get help because someone has a couple of hours to work on them.” Fellow graduate and college captain Harry Stannard, scored just 0.1 less, with 93.6. “We’ve been competitive for ages so it was nice to beat him at the end,” Emily joked.

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into underage crime in the Bellarine, arrested several youths for a number of offences. Acting Senior Sergeant Aaron Riches said police were attempting to engage with disconnected youth and their families. “If they’re out at 3am they are probably not out walking the dogs,” he said. About 2500 people attend the Festival of Glass, including renowned Sydney glass artist Mark Elliot. Council gave Coles the go ahead to build a new supermarket on Murradoc Road.

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BELLARINE MP Lisa Neville said local police resources will be boosted in this year’s state budget. A number of schools on the peninsula received budget funding, including Drysdale Primary School (DPS) and Bellarine Secondary and St Ignatius College. DPS principal Phil DunlopMoore said his school received $3 million to replace eight temporary classrooms and refurbish other rooms. The Springs Milk Bar returned to life last month after being devastated by fire in November 2014. Owners Andrew Rhook and Margaret Bryden were ecstatic to re-open the store on 18 June. Workers began extensions and renovations at the Drysdale Community Health Centre as the main contractor took possession of the site. Bellarine Community Health (BCH) contracted Lyons Construction of Geelong to deliver the $1.7 million project on 17 June and work began soon after. Drysdale’s St James Church launched its cheeky ‘Bare Necessities’ calendar to raise funds for its recently restored hall. Parishioner Pauline Cline described the calendar as “extremely colourful” with “various bits of clothing missing”.

BELLARINE Secondary College (BSC) would benefit from $335,413 in funding announced by the State Government. The funding was not new, but rather previously un-allocated money from the 2015/16 state budget. Local angling club president Andrew Johnson welcomed a recent State Government grant, which would see a new fishing jetty constructed in Clifton Springs. The funds will help Geelong Council design the jetty and build it off an existing rock wall, out into Port Phillip Bay.

More than 250 people keen to improve Drysdale’s roads attended a VicRoads consultation at Springdale Community Centre. VicRoads asked for feedback on three issues affecting

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SCOTCHMANS Hill added to the Bellarine’s growing list of wine accolades, earning a top five place at the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge. Its 2013 shiraz was one of four wines to score 19 points at the competition, just half a point behind the winner. Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association breathed a sigh of relief after Milemaker Petroleum decided to waive its legal costs. VCAT invited Milemaker Petroleum to recover le-

gal costs after a failed application by DCSCA against a petrol station the franchisee was building in Drysdale, but Milemaker decided against recovering legal costs. Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch put its hopes in the Federal Government for CCTV on High Street after missing out on State Government funding. It was hoped that Labor MP Richard Marles would write a letter to the Prime Minister for the CCTV funding.

High Street during the consultation: cycling, pedestrian crossings and intersections. The Victorian Government committed $3 million to improving High Street earlier in the year.

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DRYSDALE business people saw commissioned glass at an exclusive preview of this year’s Glass Festival last month, and met the locals who created them. The commissioned pieces will be the prizes in a glass art Treasure Hunt - a feature of the sixth Festival of Glass the February. “The glass art Treasure Hunt is a novel blend of art and commerce,” Festival of Glass convenor Doug Carson said. “It’s a way for local businesses to be involved with the Festival and to benefit from it.” The preview was held at the Dax Design Studio in Drysdale and featured ‘Tiny Treasures’ that will be clues in the Treasure Hunt. From early February, each business will display its piece of glass art, together with its ‘Tiny Treasure’ for hunters to spot. The Treasure Hunt will culminate in a draw for dozens of pieces of glass art at the Festival Expo on 21 February at Christian College, Drysdale.

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Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch is put its hopes in the State Government to get some much-needed CCTV coverage for the town. The group submitted an application for a Public Safety Infrastructure Grant to Geelong Council. The council then submitted an overall application for Geelong, for a State Government grant of $250,000. “We need to do something to protect our community and make people feel safe,” local Neighbourhood Watch member Leanne Stratford said. Young-adult author James Phelan spoke about his books at a St Ignatius College literature night. Burglars targeted Curlewis and Drysdale in July breaking into three properties in the space of a couple of hours.

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THE Drysdale Sporting Precinct Peninsula Drive facility received a timely funding boost after local council approved stage one works to commence by 2016/17. The City of Greater Geelong will contribute $6.726 million and committed to start works on site one year earlier after a council meeting at City Hall. Drysdale and Clifton Springs could be in line for more early education infrastructure. Geelong Council applied for State Government funding for a number of early childhood infrastructure projects identified for the region and the council was calling for Expression of Interest applications for children’s centres and new early learning facility projects planned to commence in four years. The bravery of an Ocean Grove father and son may have saved a Drysdale man’s life, as fire engulfed his property. Neil and Leigh Walker noticed smoke coming from a Drakes Street home and pulled over to call 000. “We were driving down the road and saw a lot of smoke,” said Leigh. “We just went in to see anybody was home.” It was then the two saw the owner attempting to put out a fire in the garage with a garden hose.

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YET another of the Bellarine’s winemakers shook up the vines by taking out a major gong in the 2015 Qantas epiQure Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Terindah Estate came overall first in the Dark Horse Winery of the Year, heading off competition from around the country. Bellarine Secondary College Council (BSCC) welcomed Geelong Council’s decision to halt the sale of land behind the Potato Shed to St Ignatius College. Council voted to abandon the sale last Tuesday, as it was conditional upon a planned land swap with the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation (RCTC). Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch (NW) was putting its hopes in the State Government to get some much-needed CCTV coverage for the town. Drysdale NW president Leanne Stratford said crime was increasing in Drysdale. Already the town had several burglaries and a serious assault this year.

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Strong winds fuel Murradoc Hill blaze By LUKE VOOGT STRONG north-west winds fuelled a fire east of Drysdale last November, as it tore through eight hectares of grassland. The fire burnt down a tree plantation, while metre-high flames damaged nearby fencelines. But it could have been a lot worse if not for the work of local firefighters. Drysdale CFA First Lieutenant Ross Labbett said crews prevented the fire from damaging croplands and a phone tower, as it blew up the hill.

“It was a fantastic effort,” he said. “There were strong winds everywhere.” The flames came within 10 metres of a Murradoc Road house, which firefighters also managed to save. “We steered it around the house as much as we could,” he said. Ross said a passing vehicle accidentally started the fire on the south side of Murradoc Road at about 3.30pm, 26 November. It took 20 CFA vehicles about an hour to bring the blaze under control.

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Sneak peek at Drysdale centre THE Voice took a look at Bellarine Community Health’s new Drysdale Centre last month, which will reopen at the end of February. The construction phase of the $1.7 million development is almost complete and the finishing touches will commence this month. New features include modern, comfortable reception areas with improved access, larger spaces for walkers, wheelchairs or prams and a dedicated children’s play space. “The extension and renovation of the Drysdale Community Health Centre means we are able to service our clients in a high standard quality clinical environment,” Bellarine Community Health CEO John Fendyk said. “Two additional clinical spaces and other multi-purpose spaces have been created and the existing clini-

cal rooms are also being refurbished including new carpets and paintwork.” The footprint of the activity room on the ground floor has been extended and partitions added to allow for the room to be divided into three activity spaces for clinical and community use. “Work is also underway on a wonderful new multi-purpose outdoor area which can be used by many of our clinicians and clients,” Mr Fendyk said. “The design includes a new walking track which will greatly assist our podiatrists in assessing their client’s mobility.” Lyons Construction of Geelong and other local contractors will have delivered the completed project in less than eight months.

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ST James Church hosted its second “15 Minutes of Fame” concert last month to raise money for its heritage-listed church hall. The night featured male and female performers from Clifton Springs, Ocean Grove, Lara, St Leonards, and Geelong. One performer even travelled from Warrandyte to play with his friend from Lara. One of the highest profile singers of the night was Michael Whittle, who performed with his wife Lynn.

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ROUGHLY 6000 locals and tourists attended the 19th Tranquillity Fair last Saturday, which organisers have hailed as one of the most successful yet. More than 4000 adults bought tickets and Ocean Grove Park Association (OGPA) president, Murray Waugh, estimated 6000 people in total, with children attending for free. “That would have to be one of our highest attendances, if not our highest,” he said. “Even up until 4pm we still had a lot of people around.”

Dark skies threatened to spoil events in the morning but the sun broke through just before midday, providing fair-goers with warm weather the rest of the day. The Tranquillity Fair made use of the Ocean Grove Pavilion the first time this year, which Murray said made things run much more smoothly. He said the pavilion served as a storage space for the OGPA and allowed an easier transition between different performers. “It was fantastic – we didn’t have to hire a stage,” he said.

“There were more people watching the music than ever before.” The crowd enjoyed a wide range of music from Ebony De Lima, Velvet Bow, The Tides of Welcome, Steve McEwan and the Yesmen, Three Kings and Fulton. They also got involved in a drumming demonstration in the afternoon. Murray said the fair’s 125 stalls had already been booked-out by last November. “We even had people standing by if someone didn’t turn up,” he said. “That’s a tribute to Barb and Phil

Dix, who organise the stalls.” Barb said this year’s new stalls included delicious Turkish food and very popular “potato spirals”. With the amount of interest, she said she “could have had two fairs and filled them both.” The OGPA also provided free stalls for the Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees, Children in Cambodia and the CFA. Murray praised and thanked the fair’s 70 volunteers who manned the gates, and helped setup for four hours on Friday evening and at 5.30am Saturday.

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Grove Station that was serving as the dispatch centre when the other stations were closed. I welcome these announcements as I know that community safety is a priority for Bellarine. 2015: A busy year As we move into 2016 it is interesting to look back briefly on the year that has just gone. From a State Government perspective 2105 was, as usual, a busy one on the Bellarine, with many local projects being announced and commenced across the peninsula. In Ocean Grove for example, with summer upon us I have been working with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club in having their club rooms refurbished and extended with a commitment from the State Government of $2.56 million. There is obviously no need for me to explain the importance of the

club to Ocean Grove, not only as an important rescue service, but also as a club for locals in pursuing a great sport and recreation outlet, while at the same time providing an important community service. And things like the clubs Nippers program is a wonderful way for local kids to be educated, kept active and involved in a great club. Over the wider Bellarine region other important projects are about to commence or have. For example, in Drysdale funding has been made available and planning has commenced for the much needed bypass. And funding for the towns new sporting precinct has just been Portarlington has seen its safe harbour project commenced which when finished will provide important modern infrastructure for the growing Bellarine aquaculture industry. The new harbour will also be

built to ensure a future Bellarine to Melbourne ferry could be operated. In addition, there are lots of other things happening in towns like Queenscliff, Barwon Heads and closer to town, Leopold. And across the region many of the local schools have received important funding for upgrade; ensuring Bellarine students are being taught in modern 21st century facilities. Finally as we have leave 2015 well behind, I would like to wish all Bellarine residents and visitors a very happy and healthy 2016. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au

Canine’s knack for comforting patients By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove psychologist Alison Lewis-Nicholson has a unique working partner at her Geelong practice: Bougal the six-year-old cavoodle. Alison said Bougal accidently fell into his role comforting patients. He was “free to a good home”, so she took him to work to see what

he was like. It was then Alison discovered Bougal’s unique knack for comforting patients. “I didn’t want to leave him home alone – I brought him to work and he just took up the role himself,” she said. “He’s very emotionally intelligent – he will go over and sit next

to people when they are anxious or upset.” Alison and Bougal won recognition at last month’s Cherished Pets Community Awards which celebrates pets’ contributions to wellbeing. Cherished pets held the awards on 12 December, in conjunction with Wallington’s WRG.

“I thought it was a great idea to get people recognising that pets have a role helping individuals, and that they are important in people’s lives,” Alison said. Alison has practiced psychology for 20 years and moved to Ocean Grove from Geelong seven years ago.

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Oakdene is an attractive and vibrant coastal estate with a wealth of life – surrounded by natural wonders, the beach, rolling pasture and native bushland. Oakdene’s highly sought-after location puts all of the coast’s best features at your doorstep. STAGE SEVEN consists of 48 elevated lots ranging in size from 458m2 to 828m2. Call Kerleys Coastal Real Estate now on 5258 4100 to secure your prefered lot and start planning the home of your dreams.

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River’s Gift Charity Home Project Update The Geelong Homes site supervisors pulled together to lend a hand with the River’s Gift Charity Home landscaping, working through the heat and dust to get the job done. They were under the guidance of Footprints Paving & Landscaping, who have very generously donated their time and expertise to get the gardens

looking beautiful, complete with brush fencing supplied by Surf City Fencing The final touches are being put on the River’s Gift Charity Home and then it will be ready in the coming weeksfor Hayden Real Estate, Ocean Grove to do what they do best! The home will be auctioned at 11am on 27th February 2016 and all

profits raised from the sale of the home will be donated to River’s Gift, to raise awareness and fund research into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). We invite you to follow Geelong Homes’ Pledge for River’s Gift, the progress of the build and show your support to River’s Gift - so we can breathe life back into SIDS research. www.pledgeforriversgift.com.au

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Old classic is a sheer delight JOIN a delusional leader, his gullible followers and one clever child at the Potato Shed these school holidays for Hans Christian Anderson’s The Emperor’s New Clothes. Theatre 3Triple2 for KiDs will bring their own twists to the classic play, which runs from 12 to 15 January. It’s Grand Royal Parade time and all the interest surrounds who will create the royal robes for the Emperor. Move over Georgio Armani - Horrie and Mor-

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rie have arrived with a new super-fine silk to create a unique outfit. The Minister for Fashion and Head Dresser are worried but keep their concerns to themselves. It seems only young Lucy, the apprentice dresser, can really see what is going on. Will the Royal Grand Parade go ahead? Come along and join the crowd to find out. Theatre 3Triple2 for KiDs has been entertaining families at the Potato Shed for over 10 years.

The company’s trademark use of humour, colourful characters and audience participation has made it a popular fixture on the school holiday calendars. Shows will be held twice daily at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Performances run for an hour and are suitable for all ages. Tickets are $9 each or $32 for a family. For group bookings or inquiries please call the Potato Shed directly on 5251 1998.

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A FREE SPECTACULAR 3D SAFARI ZOO EXHIBITION The zoo comes to you this January with animals of all shapes and sizes. See the animatronic displays that come alive before your eyes. Watch them move. Hear them roar. Have your photo taken with big game! Take a safari tour with one of our Safari Guides and join in the Safari Zoo kids craft outside Target. MON 11 – FRI 15 JAN

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MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for gigs. Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday, Happy Hour 5pm-7pm raffle and live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am. check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for up-to-date events. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Wednesdays, Happy Hour 5pm-7pm. ■ Saturdays, live entertainment 5pm-8pm. ■ Sundays, Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game.

MARKETS & FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove. Bellarine Community Farmers' Market ■ Third Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm Ocean Grove Park. Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm. Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.

FOOD/WINE Leura Park Estate ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm live music, sensational food and wine Ph: 5253 3180. McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 52 50 5760.

GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Ph: 0438 055 679. Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music

what’s ON Rip to River souvenir THIRTY years is a long time between Rip to River Classics, just ask Ramona Adams who competed in the 10km run from Point Lonsdale lighthouse to Ocean Grove SLSC. Ramona, who competed in the 50-59 age group, was photographed before the race with her T-shirt print from the 1986 Rip to River Classic on Saturday 2 January. The Voice congratulates Ramona for competing and restoring her 1986 souvenir print of the region’s most prestigious foot race.

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FAMILY FUN

Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs, special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742. Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove ■ Saturdays 10-11am, Tuesdays 7.308.30pm. Ocean Grove Toy Library ■ Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au Uniting Church Ocean Grove ■ Friday 10am-noon. Ocean Grove Play Group ■ Any children five years and under welcome to join a friendly play group, large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time. Contact Chelsea Cole at oceangrove playgroup@gmail.com

CLASSES & EXHIBTIONS

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. Jelly Bean Drama ■ An educational drama-based program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Fridays 10-10.45am, with tutor Rachael Smith. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings.

HEALTH & WELLBEING Memories: 10km run race competitor Ramona Adams wears her T-shirt print of the 1986 Rip to River Classic. 148679 for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65-plus call. Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga, Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au

READING & WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am, Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm, book chat for adults. www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au

The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace ■ Last Friday of every month, 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Bellarine Landcare ■ Join Bellarine Landcare Group’s revegetation bed maintenance along the Bellarine Rail Trail, Sunday 13 December, 10amnoon, Bridge Street, Drysdale. BYO gardening gloves and wear long pants and covered shoes. More information www.bellarinelandcaregroup.com.au or call Emma 0413 769 819. All welcome. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com

Clubs meet Mondays

Fourth Monday of every month

Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Lyn or Ian Irwin 5256 2242. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm, and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm - juniors; 7.30pm - adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5251 2268 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet Morning Tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month (not January) at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch

meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm - juniors; 7.30pm - adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467.

Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152. Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 5259 2142 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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OCEAN Grove travel agent Nicole Brian is already busy planning her next big trip to Africa this September, with three families signed up already. “You’ve got to plan early for this sort of thing,” she said. The tour will cross South Africa, as well passing through Zimbabwe and Zambia, and stopping at the picturesque Victoria Falls. The trip will focus heavily on conservation and education. “The reason we are doing it is our kids are very into conservation,” she said. “I wanted it to be educational - not just a Disney Land trip.” Nicole has been to Africa on similar trips and is using that experience to pack in as much animal-based fun as possible. The tour will visit the Jane Goodall Chimp Sanctuary and families can get up close with elephants at the Elephant Whisperers. “The kids can help feed and wash them,” she said. “It’s really hands-on.” The chimp sanctuary rescues chimpanzees that been orphaned, traded in the illegal pet market or traumatised for entertainment in circuses and beach resorts. The trip also includes a game of soccer with local children, while children on the tour will all get to donate a pair of boots each. Nicole said the enthusiasm from youngsters had been infectious. “It’s amazing how many kids have gotten involved,” she said. “It’s more the kids who are interested.” Swagman tours, whose owners Tracey and Wayne Hamilton are from Ocean Grove, are co-organising the trip. The majority of the trip will take place in South Africa. “We’ve chosen South Africa because it’s somewhere in Africa where people feel more comfortable taking their kids,” she said. For more information call HelloWorld on 5256 1888.

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ANTIQUE AUCTION SUNDAY 31st JANUARY at 10.30 a.m WOODLANDS AUCTIONS 16 GRUBB RD. OCEAN GROVE Further Entries Invited by 18th 800+ Lots Antique French & other furniture inc Retro, Bric a Brac inc Chinese & Japanese wares, ceramics, bronzes, glassware, etc, wall & mantle clocks, Art, objets de Vertu, Coins, Militaria inc weapons, Garagenalia, Lighting inc kero lamps, toys, jewellery, plus much much more. VIEWING: Saturday 30th 10am-6pm Sunday 9-10.30am

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Try out something different HAVE you made a resolution to lose weight and get fit? This is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, says Penny Tompkinson from Step Into Life Ocean Grove. “With the New Year now upon us, you will either be going strong or have already fallen off the wagon,” she said. “If you are going strong great work, and keep it up. “If not, then trying something different may get you the results you are looking for. “If training alone or taking out a gym membership

hasn’t worked, now is a good time to seek out a personal trainer to assist you.” Penny says Investment in yourself is important, make it a priority and you will soon see a huge difference. “Be honest with yourself and your trainer and turn up,” she said. “The first three to four weeks are the hardest, if you are committed training soon becomes easier and more importantly exercise becomes a habit.” Find out more about Penny Tomkinson and Step into Life Ocean Grove at www. stepintolife.com

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HOMEOPATHY is a natural, holistic form of medicine. It treats the whole person, taking into account personality, lifestyle and hereditary factors as well as the history of a patients disease. Homeopathy doesn’t just mask symptoms; it works with your body’s own healing mechanisms to fix the source of the problem. Since all patients are unique, homeopathic medicines are prescribed on an individual basis. For example, headaches in different patients would each be treated with different medicines,

Manage those aches and pains matches’, swimming or surfing at the Main Beach, or just pottering about in the garden. Our caring physiotherapists Caitlyn, Nick and Paul will provide an appropriate management plan to ease your symptoms and help you achieve your goals. Appointments can be made on 5255 7555. Same-day appointments can be offered on most occasions.

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SUMMER FUN Ocean Groveâ€™s Chic Little Secret!

CURLEWIS Golf Club is fast becoming the most exciting and sought after golf destinations in the region - and for good reason. Already ranked as one of Australiaâ€™s top 100 courses, thereâ€™s a lot of spring in the step of this iconic club which boasts a suite of course and clubhouse improvements as well as a range of great new events and opportunities for golfers of all ages and abilities. In the last four months alone, more than

80 new members have joined. Recent events have included popular Big Hole Golf, as well as the week-long and very prestigious Curlewis Open Tournament in October. A range of golf clinics for all ages and abilities has also been announced â€“ from Junior Holiday clinics to Ladies Beginner clinics. Not only does Curlewis Golf Club boast spectacular views towards the bay and across undulating fairways, it is a dearly

loved place to meet, wine and dine. Relax in and around the transformed club house where retro meets provincial. An invigorated menu features contemporary, casual food while plenty of alfresco areas facilitate enjoyment of the view with a drink, some snacks or lunch. Social and corporate events available â€“ from canapes and gourmet barbecues to more formal sit down offerings.

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BELLARINE JACK RABBIT VINEYARD Unrivalled panoramic views across the bay. Savour a Restaurant experience or kick back in the ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ cellar door and café. Top wines cap it off! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. Breakfast on weekends 9 – 10.45am. 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 2223 www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au TERINDAH ESTATE The Bellarine’s most beautiful venue. Award winning food & wine & spectacular bay views. Experience a wine tasting & local produce menu (including house made sweet treats with tea/coffee) in the Cellar Door or lunch in The Shed. Ideal for hosting private functions & events. Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 4pm Weekend Breakfast from 8am 90 McAdams lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 5536 www.terindahestate.com

CURLEWIS LEURA PARK ESTATE Sensational wines in a funky, rustic chic setting. Enjoy stunning stone based pizzas, platters and seasonal culinary offerings. Live music every Sunday (60’s, 70’s, 80’s). Open hours: Weekends 10am – 5pm 7 Days in January Private Functions on request. 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph: 5253 3180 www.leuraparkestate.com.au

DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm. Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788

OCEAN GROVE DRIFTWOOD CAFE The Driftwood and Atrium are taking bookings now for Christmas functions for shared dinners or relaxed canapé parties. Open hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am – 4.30pm. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832

LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service. Family friendly restaurant with children’s playroom. Daily specials available, along with a comprehensive wine list. Open hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am – 12:30pm Sunday 11am – 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au

CURLEWIS CURLEWIS GOLF CLUB One out of the bag! Fall in love with this iconic course, hip club house and delicious dining facility. Spectacular views, challenging golf and relaxed retro atmosphere. Green fee players welcome. 1345 Portarlington Road, Curlewis Ph: 5251 2534 www.curlewisgolf.com.au

NAPONA Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition . Open hours: Sunday – Monday 8am – 4pm Tuesday – Saturday 8am – late 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3153 www.napona.com.au

OCEAN GROVE OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly with children’s play area. Lunch menu available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits available all day. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am – 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am – 12.30pm Sunday 11am – 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au

OCEAN GROVE THE DUNES At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert. Open hours:

OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean Grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence. Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable. 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 2795 OCEAN GROVE HOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines. $15 lunch specials Monday to Friday. Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers. Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner 175 Bonnyvale Road Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1122 OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders. Open hours: 11am – 8pm Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 2099 OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace – Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd – Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com PABS KEBABS Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more made to order for your lunch or dinner. Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new taste sensation! Open hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am till we run out! 1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove (Opposite Police Station)

7 days a week from 6.30am. Closed public holiday nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au

WALLINGTON FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, Friday night live music. In a nutshell – fabulous, funky, fun! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. 1251 Bellarine Highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au

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Who let the dogs out? By JEN CARR I HAVE to get on my Christmas soapbox now. I was so distressed at Blue Waters Lake to see a lady just allowing her staffies to run right through the reeded areas, which are habitat to many young birds. I was watching a young reed warbler at the time that the dogs just bustled through the area where I sat (fortunately the reed warbler survived), but I did find a dead Pacific black duckling. The Australasian grebe left it’s nest and did not return, and I couldn’t see any eggs on the empty nest. It was horrible to watch. I just wish people cared about the chaos that their animals caused in these areas and I wish people would obey the signs that say ‘PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEAD’. It’s the same with the area along the Barwon River estuary at the end of Lelean St that says ‘NO DOGS’. Most of the time when I go down there to check on the migratory shorebirds that we are so lucky to share our habitat with, I see people just not caring and just letting their dogs splash around where the sign clearly says ‘NO DOGS’. Obviously there are many people who do not care and can’t read. Maybe this is a reason we don’t have any bartailed godwits here this year? Are signs not the answer? What can we do as a community

to tackle this problem? Please, please, please keep dogs under control around our wetlands and on beaches to give these birds some chance of surviving. It’s so distressing to watch and it’s something we can all take responsibility for. I love dogs, I own dogs, but they are on a lead and they don’t go near places where they could cause chaos.

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BARWON COAST 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 13thBeach. 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. NEW FORESHORE TOILETS Barwon Coast constructed two new ‘micro flush’ public toilets that were opened for public use in Mid-December. The ‘all access’ facilities are located at the Bridge Car Park on the Ocean Grove Spit, immediately east to the Barwon Heads bridge and the other on 13th Beach Road at the Beacon Car Park. The environmentally friendly facilities should be a welcome addition to the public infrastructure available to the local community and visitors alike. They come at a total investment cost of $200k by Barwon Coast. The Beacon Car Park toilet is pictured. 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 and abide by the signage onsite. This year Penalty Infringements Notices will be imposed where necessary. PLAT IT SAFE BY THE WATER As we move into our summer beach season it is important to always 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. 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! BARWON HEADS PROMENADE UPDATE Rebuilding of the seawall commenced on Monday 28th September and was completed by the 18th of December 2015. The construction of a new concrete promenade, including a handrail will begin after Australia Day. The promenade walk re-opened the week before Christmas. In the interest of public safety, all visitors to the area are asked to take note of the site signage and only walk as directed. SUMMER SHUTTLE BUS Leave your car at home or your caravan park and catch the free shuttle bus coordinated by Barwon Coast with financial support from valuable community aware sponsors. The free bus is operating from 27th December until 26th January commencing at 10am thru to 6pm with an hourly lap of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and the beaches starting at the Ocean Grove Post Office. The Shuttle Bus tows a trailer to carry beach gear including surf boards. I encourage you to contact Barwon Coast to discuss any issues related to coastal management in our region by phoning 5254 1118. Gary McPike General Manager

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AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS Bellarine AV

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EARTHWORKS John Ryan Earthworks

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Brendon Brice Electrical

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Grubbers the big BPCA improvers OCEAN Grove Cricket Club has been one of the biggest improvers in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade under the guidance of new coach Paul Jubber. At the mid-season point of the season, the Grubbers remain in contention to make A Grade finals after winning their first three games of the season. The Grubbers have claimed wins against Queenscliff in round one, Portarlington in round two and a narrow away win against Barrabool in round three. Some of the highlights this season include a stunning unbeaten 100 from Paul Jubber in his debut innings at Ocean Grove against Portarlington in round two. Youngsters Rob Procter and Lindon Gi-

uffrida, who has taken six wickets at 22, both have shown good signs with the ball and bat this season. OCEAN GROVE COACH PAUL JUBBER TALKS ABOUT THE YOUTH AT THE CLUB “We have really unearthed some young talent and we will continue to keep playing the young players. I think going forward this season we will continue with the youth policy and we will continue to develop the developing players at our club. From a longevity and I guess from a succession plan point of view to continue to develop those kids and so that we can be strong in the future.”

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RUN HOME The Grubbers would need to win at least three of their last four matches to make the BPCA’s top four to play finals. A showdown against local rivals Collendina in round eight looms crucial if the Grubbers want to play A grade finals. GAMES REMAINING Round 7: Anglesea (away) Round 8: Collendina (away) Round 9: Queenscliff (home) Round 10: Wallington (away)

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Cobras looking to make the finals COLLENDINA Cricket Club A grade will be looking to cement a top four Bellarine Cricket Peninsula Association finals berth when games commence on Saturday 9 January. This season has been fruitful for the Cobras with wins against Barrabool, Queenscliff and two wins against bottom placed Wallington. The top order has clicked into gear at Collendina with consistent contributions from Richie Peters, Corey Walter, Ben Ricardo and Matt Davies with the bat. The Cobra batting quartet, have all made half-centuries this season. Charlie Lamb has been star for the Cobras with 14 wickets this season and will be contention for the league’s bowling aggregate at the completion of the season.

COLLENDINA CO-COACH COREY WALTER TALKS ABOUT THE TOP ORDER BATTING IMPROVEMENT. “We have put a bit of ownership on the batsman this season, we have pretty please that Richie Peters has made a few starts at the top of the order, Matt Davies has made two half-centuries, Ben Ricardo has made a couple of start a half-century and a 30 and couple of young kids like Max Sutton and Sam Walsh have made some runs. It is really pleasing, we are not relying on one or two guys with the bat, we are getting a nice even spread and that is what you need to be competitive.” STAR PERFORMER Charlie Lamb 14 wickets at 7.79

RUN HOME Early wins in the new year should sew up the Cobras top four A grade position. Collendina’s round eight home game against local rivals and fellow BPCA finals aspirant Ocean Grove will be a key game. Face a challenging run home run with three of the last four games are away from the Cobras home fortress. All of the opposition teams that Collendina face are in contention to make finals. GAMES REMAINING Round 7: Jan Juc (away) Round 8: Ocean Grove (home) Round 9: Barwon Heads (away) Round 10: Portarlington (away)

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Club Grove’s Premier Division side capped off an amazing premiership win after defeating Victoria Bowling Club in an epic grand final contest. In the late afternoon shadows of Geelong’s Eastern Park on 15 March, a packed and enthused crowd saw Ocean Grove claim a 96 shots to 92 shots win over Victoria in extra time. Ocean Grove Midweek Pennant Division One and Division Four won their grand finals of the Geelong Bowls Region Midweek Pennant competition. Collendina made the BPCA finals, but lost to Anglesea in a tight contest at Anglesea. Overall it was a successful season for the Cobras. Ocean Grove Cricket Club claimed the B and C grade premierships. B grade defeated Drysdale and C grade easily accounted for Jan Juc. Ocean Grove won the under-13 Agg division cricket premiership, defeating Geelong City while Ocean Grove’s Division Four bowls team also tasted ultimate success. The state’s elite surf lifesavers descended on Ocean Grove main beach in late March for the Senior Victorian Life Saving Championships.

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LUCAS Cameron swapped his cricket whites to play in the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime world darts exhibition. The 34-year-old earned right to play in a Darts Invitational Challenge after he won a qualifying event in Oakleigh. He said it would be a surreal experience to play with the likes of world number one darts player Michael van Gerwen and Aussie darts sensation Simon Whitlock. Ocean Grover Nick Wightman and Natalie Mensch from Belmont won the men’s and women’s open events in the annual Rip to River. Wightman won with his time of 32:39 while Mensch ran 38:29. Dan Roddis took 6/44 for Ocean Grove to help defeat Collendina in a thrilling BPCA A grade game. The Grubbers won by one run against their cross-town rivals.

DESPITE a 125-point opening round loss, Ocean Grove drew a bumper crowd to its opening round football clash against Geelong Amateur. President Ian Walker said the crowd was four times the size of a regular home crowd. Ocean Grove suffered a 17-point loss to cross-river rivals Barwon Heads in the Battle of the Bridge match at home. It was Grove’s third straight loss to open the season. However the A grade netball side defeated the Seagulls by 22 goals. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club veteran Mark Graham was the star from the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Graham, 38, won a gold medal in the ironman 35-39 age group category. The event was held at North Kirra on the Gold Coast. Both Surfside Waves men’s and women’s teams had wins in their opening round of soccer matches.

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AFL Western Bulldogs 203-game veteran Ryan Hargrave, unveiled as one of Ocean Grove Football Club’s new recruits in 2015, takes part in pre-season training at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. A renowned defender, Hargrave’s signing was a major coup for the Grubbers. Ocean Grove defeated Newcomb outright to keep its faint A grade cricket finals hops flickering. Chris McSween took match figures of 10/40 to give the Grubbers maximum points. Collendina pace duo Charlie Lamb and Andy Higgins took all 10 wickets to give the Cobras a win against Jan Juc which propelled them into the top four. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club held two days of nippers’ carnivals - the Western Regional qualifying events and the Lifesaving Victoria State Carnival.

Bellarine Bears baseball team defeated Guild Lions in a top-of-the-table clash. Three runs in the top of the first was enough to give the Bears a 4-2 victory. Seven Ocean Grove footballers were named in an initial 53-man squad for Bellarine Football League’s Interleague clash against Wimmera. Grubber players chosen in an extended squad included new Ocean Grove ruck Andrew Jarvis and ex-Geelong West GFL defender Jahd Anderson. Travis Gavin kicked 13 goals and Brayden Warren 11 as Ocean Grove defeated Newcomb by 286 points. The A grade netball side also had a day out, beating the Power by 53 goals. Ocean Grove Primary School pupil Fraser Clark, 10, competed in the Victorian Country Road Cycling Championships. Fraser finished with the peloton in a sprint finish to claim third place.

OCEAN Grove defeated Modewarre to claim its fourth win a row to square the ledger at four wins and four losses. The Grubbers were winless after the first four rounds but reeled off four consecutive wins. The local business community was urged to help support Ocean Grove Bowling Club based Australian Deaf Bowls representative Robyn Larkin. Larkin was one of 10 Australians that would play at the International Deaf Bowls Championships in Northern Ireland from 28 August to 9 September. Larkin was forced to cover her own flights, accommodation, uniform and food to play for her country. Ocean Grove marathon runner Kristie Jennings, 29, qualified for the 2016 Osaka Marathon in Japan after her time of 03:39:28 at the Great Ocean Road Marathon. The new Ocean Grove resident who moved to the Bellarine late last year from Melbourne’s west, was checking her junk emails when a oncein-a-lifetime trip was offered to her. Surfside Waves women’s soccer side’s unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Barwon. Barwon scored the winner with 15 minutes left on the clock.

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July OCEAN Grove Bowls coach Matt Flapper, 36, was awarded with a national honour after his selection in the Australian Jackaroos squads for 2015 and 2016. Flapper was named in the Asian Pacific Championships and next year’s world titles squads. Ocean Grove headed into the mid-season break with a six win, six loss record in the Bellarine Football League. Paul Jubber was appointed coach of Ocean Grove Cricket Club. Jubber, 38, brought a wealth of experience after playing for Melbourne Cricket Club. Teenage golfer Toby Walker was crowned Ocean Grove Golf Champion for the second year in a row. The 15-year-old won back-to-back titles after he shot a final round of 73 to finish nine strokes

August Ocean Grove senior footballers played their last ever match at Memorial Reserve as the club prepared to move to its new base at Shell Road. The Grubbers defeated Modewarre in the final game at Memorial Reserve to consolidate a finals spot. Ocean Grove’s C grade netball side

September OCEAN Grove junior netballers made three grand finals and did the town proud with all their performances. Bellarine netball’s grand decider played at Drysdale saw Ocean Grove’s U17 (division one) side claimed a momentous four-goal 27 to 23 win over Barwon Heads, while the Grubbers U15 (division one) team upstaged Queenscliff 26-21. The U15 (division two) team decider witnessed a gallant Ocean Grove go down to a powerful Torquay 21 to 13. After a horror start to the year, Ocean Grove defeated Anglesea in the BFL elimination final by four points. The following week, the Grubbers

October Paul Jubber was appointed coach of Ocean Grove Cricket Club. 148342 ahead of second placed Craig Howell. Ocean Grove played out a tight round of netball matches against old foes Barwon Heads. In A grade, the two sides played a 40-all draw, in B grade it was a one-goal win to the Heads, Grove won by eight in C grade and it was another tie in D grade, bring the total winning margins to just nine goals over four games. earned itself a finals spot. Ocean Grove and Collendina began cricket preseason training in preparation for the 2015/16 season. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club elected a new committee following its AGM. The club was set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation at the completion of the 2015/16 surf life-saving season. Works were expected to take 18 months to complete. were knocked out of the finals race by Barwon Heads in the first semi-final. It was a fine performance to even get to the finals after losing the first four games of the season. Surfside Waves booked grand final berths in the senior women’s division, under 16s and division one men’s competitions. Despite a runner-up finish in all three grand finals, Surfside Waves three grand final appearances had exceeded expectations. Ocean Grove resident Caitlin Pickett was selected to play for Victoria in Under 19 Soccer Team School Sport Australia Soccer Championships in Adelaide. It was a remarkable rise for the 16-year-old Sacred Heart College student to make the final team following a selection process that began in June.

OCEAN Grove’s Premier Division title defence got off to a flying start with a demolition on all rinks against an undermanned Bacchus Marsh’s Avenue team in round one of the Pennant competition. The reigning premiers showed no mercy as they cruised to an 86-shot win on their home turf after the completed 100 ends. A blistering unbeaten century from new Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber saw the Grubbers claim their second A grade

November OCEAN Grove rocketed to an undefeated start after three rounds of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association. The Grubbers, under the leadership of new coach Paul Jubber, knocked off Queenscliff, Portarlington and Barrabool to start the season full of hope. Ocean Grove Bowls Club coach Matt Flapper had a nice reason to celebrate after being crowned International Bowler of the Year at a recent Bowls Australia awards ceremony. Flapper’s prestigious honour at the sport’s

December RHYS Sheather made a punishing 153 not out in Ocean Grove’s B grade game against Wallington. Barwon Heads rolled Ocean Grove in the BPCA A grade Battle of the Bridge match. Grove couldn’t chase down the Seagulls’ big first-day total. Preparations were heating up for the annual Rip to River event, with preregistration numbers piling in. Surfside Waves Soccer Club announced its new committee for the 2016 season following the club’s annual general meeting. New mem-

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victory from two starts in the new season. Jubber remained 100 not out at stumps and was the star in Ocean Grove’s two-day win over Portarlington. Surfside Waves Cath Sattler took out the Geelong region Football Federation Victoria Women’s Division League senior best and fairest award. The 48-year-old Ocean Grove local won the prestigious honour with 30 votes. Ocean Grove won the Section 4 Seniors Winter tennis grand final. The team comprised Sally Hughes, Mark Thomas, Julie Allwood, Scott Bibby, Rhonda Browne and David Cini. night of nights on the Gold Coast came weeks after his retirement announcement as an Australian lawn bowls representative. Collendina Cobras Cricket Club celebrate its 25-year anniversary in the BPCA. It’s been quite an achievement for the club, which is fielding five senior sides and has a strong junior presence. Ocean Grove Primary School’s Mila Blyth was selected to compete in the Australian Classic Women’s Gymnastics Competition at the Arena Geelong. Mila was also invited to the Australian Institute of Sport to participate in the Team Future training camp with master coaches and other international level gymnasts from all over Australia. Rhys Sheather made 153 not out for Ocean Grove’s B grade side. 148419

bers include Doug Miller, Kylie Taylor, Anthony Snarskis, Kim Powell and Damian Bromley. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was gearing up to host the first Life Saving Victoria (LSV) carnival of the summer on 13 December. The opening surf life-saving carnival of the season was scheduled to take place at Bancoora but was relocated to Ocean Grove Main Beach.

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New swim-only zone for Clifton Springs CLIFTON Springs will have a new Swimming Only zone this summer, due to a recently-announced $550,000 State Government upgrade. The new zone will extend 200m offshore between Boat Harbour and Griggs Creek. Bellarine MP and Environment Minister Lisa Neville said Parks Victoria will install easy-to-identify signs throughout summer as part of the upgrade. “Parks Victoria has consulted widely with the community including local

MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Potato Shed, Drysdale ■ Check www.geelongaustralia. com.au/potatoshed/default.aspx for upcoming events.

SpringDale Community Centre Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo at Senior Citizens Centre, Drysdale, third Sunday of every month, 2pm5.30pm.

MARKETS AND FAIRS St James ■ Secondhand Book Sale, 2 and 3 January, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, at the Drysdale Primary School gym (next door to the

government, local businesses, boat operators and life-saving clubs when developing the new zones,” she said. “The new zones on the Bellarine Peninsula will create a safe environment with improved separation of boating and swimming activities in high usage areas.” The four zones are: Swimming only - where no vessels are permitted. Boating only - where only boating activities are permitted but speeds are

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limited to 5 knots. Shared wind sports - where kite boards and wind surfers can exceed 5 knots within 200m of the shore unless they are within 50 metres from another vessel or swimmer. Shared zones - where boating and swimming are both allowable but with vessel speeds limited to 5 knots within 200 metres from shore. The term ‘vessel’ refers to all powered and unpowered boats and includes yachts, kite boards, personal water craft (including jetskis) and paddle craft.

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music, sensational food and wines available. Ph: 5253 3180.

Clifton Springs Golf Club ■ Friday night raffle. ■ Courtesy bus operates on Friday and Saturday Nights, from 5pm to 11pm. The vehicle covers the areas of the Bellarine Peninsula including Clifton Springs/Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington. To book ring 5251 3391.

GET ACTIVE Drysdale Health Group, 27-29 High Street ■ Strength training for over-50s program. Wednesday 5pm or 6.15pm. Ph: 5251 2958.

Drysdale Community Health Centre, 21 Palmeston Street ■ Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291.

'Nothing Serious’ bike ride ■ Saturday 10am, from the Pedal Shed.

READING & WRITING Drysdale Library ■ Tuesday and Thursday, 10.30am, Preschool Story Time. ■ Wednesday, 11.30am, Baby Time - Nursery Verses.

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News Shed proves in demand GEELONG councillors acknowledged the Potato Shed’s achievements over the last financial year at a recent council meeting. The Potato Shed had 97,315 visits in that period, with 76 theatre, dance and music performances, sellout shows and prolific touring productions. Geelong councillor and chair of the Potato Shed committee, Jan Farrell, said the venue was in high demand by a diverse range of community groups and performers. “Students of all ages know and love the venue with its wellequipped music rooms, dance studios and large performance space,” Cr Farrell said. Cr Farrell said the shed was a favourite venue for actor John Wood and musician Barry Morgan. “It is an important multi-arts space in the heart of the Bellarine,” she said. Cr Farrell said the Potato Shed’s Free Family Fun Day continues to be a success. “This year’s Family Fun Day attracted crowds of 7000,” she said. “The success of the venue can also be counted by the bookings as the Potato Shed operated at close to full capacity seven days a week over 14 hours a day.” Visit the Potato shed Facebook to find upcoming events www.Facebook.com/The-Potato-Shed

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Voice January DRYSDALE remained the frontrunners to secure pole position on the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association ladder after the Christmas break. The Hawks were unbeaten after six rounds and were a game in front of fierce rivals Portarlington as play resumed in 2016. Drysdale residents Andrew Allen, Murray Long and Stewart Toms competed in the 35th annual Echo Rip to River Classic in Ocean Grove. Allen who participated in the 10km Open walk finished the race in a time of 1:49:33 held between Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and Ocean Grove main beach. Both Long and Toms competed in the 10km run.

Motor Neurone Disease sufferer Crockett Cooke competed in the Pier to Pub. 148287

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March DRYSDALE cricket coach Shane Cutajar announced he was standing down from the role for the 2015/16 season. Cutajar cited family and work commitments as the reasons why he would not continue at the helm. Drysdale Soccer Club showed signs of go-

ing from strength to strength as senior men’s training commenced with big numbers. Practice matches were about to kick off with two away games against Sebastopol and Castlemaine followed by the yearly game against Middle Park at Howard Glover Reserve.

Christian College Bellarine defeated the Saint Ignatius Year 9/10 cricket team in the final of the GISSA cricket competition. Chasing only 42 runs off 10 overs in the final, Christian College managed to pass the target with only a few balls remaining.

April Premiers! Drysdale Cricket Club won just its second BPCA A Grade premiership after a thrilling and high-scoring encounter against the young Anglesea side. The Hawks made 8/295 with Brett Harding making 122, and Anglesea replied with a gutsy 268. Drysdale Football Club said it had a point to prove after it missed the finals the previous season. The pre-season saw the Hawks play away practice matches against North Ballarat City in Ballarat and against Cobden in Cobden. Drysdale lost both warm-up games. Drysdale Soccer Club’s association with Geelong’s refugee community was set to prosper. Gun player Sharif Mohammad returned for another year, while several other Geelong-based community refugee members trained in the club’s pre-season.

The Hawks won the BPCA A Grade premiership. 148095

June DRYSDALE footballers Adrian Robinson, Josh Rushton and Josh Hopgood all played for the BFL Interleague side, which was defeated by the Wimmera Football League by 17 points at Horsham City Oval. Darren Cameron was appointed Drysdale Cricket Club coach for the coming season. Cameron replaced Shane Cutajar who con-

Drysdale announced a host of new signings for the 2015 football season. 148095

tinued as captain of the A Grade side in its quest for consecutive premierships. Drysdale slumped to a 1-5 win-loss record after a thumping at the hands of eventual premiers Geelong Amateur. The understrength Hawks were without some key players and found the going tough against the strong Ammos.

February ANTHONY Burton was named Drysdale’s netball coach for the 2016 season. Burton replaced club life-member Michelle Davis. Drysdale unveiled a host of new signings for the coming football season. Ryan Normington, brother Dene, Daniel Norris, Liam Walder, Luke Moore, Liam Hobbs, Tim McLennan, Alex Hamilton and Matt Baden all joined the Hawks’ nest. Drysdale was still on top of the BPCA ladder after defeating rivals Portarlington in a twilight fixture. The Hawks were in control of their own destiny with two games left to play.

Jayden Barmby. 148095

May

Anthony Burton was appointed coach of Drysdale Netball Club. 148095

DRYSDALE’S horror start to 2016 continued when it lost to Portarlington, sending the Hawks to their third loss in four matches to start the season. The Demons won the Anzac Day clash by 35 points. Saint Ignatius College Year 9 student Thomas Dominic Randall was selected to represent Australia in the

World Cadet sailing titles, at Lake Gorda, Italy, during term three. Clifton Springs athletics star Jayden Barmby was chosen to represent Australia at the Oceania Area Championships. The 19-year-old would race in the 400m event at the three-day athletics meet in Cairns.

Darren Cameron was appointed Drysdale Cricket Club coach. 148095

Voice July DRYSDALE sporting club representatives were demanding answers from the City of Greater Geelong as to why no funding in 2015/16 was allocated towards the town’s future sporting hub. Drysdale Football Club president Greg Collier said a $3.5 million funding grant from Bellarine MP Lisa Neville was supposed to be matched by the City of Greater Geelong during 2015/16, but wasn’t. Drysdale suffered its second loss to Portarlington for the season, going down by 12 points. The Hawks also lost to Ocean Grove, sending them to a 3-8 win-loss record and out of finals contention.

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August DRYSDALE Recreation Reserve was announced as the venue for the BFL’s preliminary and grand finals. Clifton Springs teenage 10-pin bowling sensation Matthew Drummond returned home from a trip of a lifetime. The Year 12 Saint Ignatius College student was named in a 12-person under-18 Australian team which competed in the Asian Schools Championship in Hong Kong. Forward Tom Dewey booted 10 goals for Drysdale against Newcomb. The Hawks won by 160 points with Tom Rushton bagging six majors. Ben Carmichael played his 150th senior game for the Hawks. Drysdale’s D Grade netball side continued its winning ways with a win against Queenscliff.

Portarlington had the wood over Drysdale in 2015. 148095

October DRYSDALE’S senior men’s first division wrapped up a stellar year with its first ever division one finals appearance, however the end result was not the fairytale finish the club had hoped for. Playing against a very experienced Geelong Rangers outfit the side lost, but could hold

their heads high. Former Drysdale footballer Tom Ruggles nominated for the 2015 AFL pre-season draft. The 23-yearold he won the coveted 2015 Geelong Football Club VFL best-andfairest honour.

Drysdale's D grade netball side narrowly lost its grand final. 148095

September Drysdale Football Club presented Stuart Craven, David Serle and Greig McKinley with lifememberships at the club’s end of season presentation awards night. The brave Drysdale Netball Club D Grade team went down in an exciting Bellarine Football Netball League grand final against Geelong Amateur. Amateur won by three goals, 25-22. Drysdale announced 39-year-old former Sydney Swans player Wade Chapman as its senior football coach for 2017. Chapman returns to the Hawks’ nest after being a playing coach from 2007 to 2010, but will be a nonplaying coach this time around. Drysdale’s under-16 Byrne football team won the Division 5 premiership, beating Geelong West St Peters by 38 points in the grand final.

The under 16s won the premiership, beating Geelong West St Peters. 148095

Nick Hallam made a blistering T20 century. 148095

November

Wade Chapman was announced as Drysdale Football Club's new coach. 148095

TOM Ruggles is drafted to Geelong in the rookie draft. Ruggles, 23, will join the Cats for the 2017 season. Drysdale Netball Club appointed the highly credentialled Leah Wilson as its new netball coach. The former Leopold A Grade coach replaced outgoing Drysdale Netball Club A Grade coach Anthony Burton after spending the last four seasons at Leopold.

Drysdale-based Christian College Bellarine student Tilley Fair was crowned National Interschool Primary 80cm Showjumping Champion at the National Interschools Equestrian Championships. Nick Hallam made a blistering century for Drysdale in a T20 game to beat old rivals Portarlington. Hallam made 111 as the Hawks proved they will be contenders in the revamped BPCA T20 Big Bash.

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Hawks face tough times By MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE Football Club faces a tough start to its 2016 season with matchups against three of the top four finalists in the first four rounds. AFL Barwon released the 2016 Bellarine Football

League last month. The Hawks will open the season with an away fixture against Ocean Grove, who finished fourth last season, at the newly redeveloped stateof-the-art $6 million sports pavilion facility at Shell Road, on Easter Saturday 26 March.

Drysdale will play its first home match against Anglesea on Saturday 2 April. The Hawks will then face last seasonâ€™s BFL preliminary finalists Barwon Heads at Barwon Heads in round three and meet reigning BFL premiers Geelong Amateur at home in round four.

The annual Anzac Day game between Drysdale and Portarlington at Drysdale Recreation Reserve will take place on Monday 25 April. The Hawks end the season with two of their last three matches at home against Queenscliff in round 16 and Modewarre in round 18.

2016 DRYSDALE HAWKS FOOTBALL CLUB FIXTURE ROUND 1: Ocean Grove (away) 26 March. ROUND 2: Anglesea (home) 2 April. ROUND 3: Barwon Heads (away) 9 April. ROUND 4: Geelong Amateur (home) 16 April. ROUND 5: Portarlington (home) 25 April. ROUND 6: Modewarre (away) 30 April. ROUND 7: Torquay (home) 7 May. ROUND 8: Queenscliff (away) 14 May. ROUND 9: Newcomb (home) 28 May.

ROUND 10: Barwon Heads (home) 4 June. ROUND 11: Portarlington (away) 11 June. ROUND 12: Anglesea (away) 18 June. ROUND 13: Ocean Grove (home) 25 June. ROUND 14: Torquay (away) 2 July. ROUND 15: Geelong Amateur (home) 16 July. ROUND 16: Queenscliff (home) 23 July. ROUND 17: Newcomb (away) 30 July. ROUND 18: Modewarre (home) 6 August.

Hawks must lift DRYSDALE has some work to do to finish in the top two at the end of the home-and-away season and to guarantee a home semi-final. The Hawks have been inconsistent this season and are in a logjam with several other sides for a spot in the four. Drysdale will resume its A Grade season with an away game against Barrabool this Saturday. The key for the Hawks is Brett Harding (pictured batting against Collendina), who has been captaining the side in the absence of injured skipper Shane Cutajar, who has a neck injury. 148418 Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

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