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THE DRUM
On what’s happening in and around Yarram
No.50
Feb
2015
RAINFOREST RHYTHMS ARE BACK IN BALOOK!
Swiftly becoming a great annual
favourite, Rainforest Rhythms will be
here again on the 15th of February,
presenting a full day of
entertainment, from 10 am until 6
pm, at the Tarra-Bulga Visitors Centre
in the heart of Balook.
Many local groups and soloists will
again be performing, including the
popular Sale Pipe Band, ‘Infirmary’
and duo David Graham and John
Northmore, plus numerous other
entertainers, who will be just waiting
to give everyone a great day out.
As in previous years there will be food and
drink available for everyone, all at no cost
and including a barbeque lunch –
something not to be missed!
So make a note in your diary, to be at
Tarra Bulga National Park Visitors Centre,
from 10:00am until 6:00pm on SUNDAY
15th FEBRUARY, you will enjoy a really
great day out! There’s plenty of free
parking spaces too, so all you need to
bring along is a chair or blanket to sit on,
(and some food if you don’t fancy barbecue).
Need a bit more information – just ring
Pam Pattison on 5196 6140 or 0417 393 303, she’ll be delighted to tell you all you need to know.
Poppy Update…
Thank you to all the ladies who have been knitting poppies for our servicemen and
women.
Special thanks to Catharina (pictured) who has singlehandedly made 140 poppies!
Poppies are still needed to fulfill our goal of having the poppies mounted and ready
in time for the Anzac Day Service.
If you would like to help make poppies, we have free patterns of knitted and
crocheted poppies for you. We can also provide free wool for you to use,
And all completed poppies will be gratefully received.
The next step in this project will be mounting the Poppies, which will then be displayed
in the Regent Theatre. We’ll keep you posted on our progress.
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ANY EXCUSE FOR A PARTY!
Vanessa and Tim Bennett are excited to announce their participation in the
2015 Mystery Box Rally, a rally event from the organisers of the Cancer Council’s biggest
private fundraiser Shitbox Rally.
Starting in Sydney on 28th November 2015, we will be one of 75 teams of fundraisers who will embark on
an adventure of a lifetime over five days.
A light hearted approach to a serious cause, Mystery Box will take us along a mysterious route to
destinations unknown…small outback towns, dusty tracks and surprise river crossings, all while raising
much-needed funds for cancer research and prevention.
Vanessa and Tim will be driving under the team name Zedness and along with the 150 other participants
will receive the day’s route the morning they embark, camping overnight in often remote locations.
What’s exciting is that we have no prior knowledge of the route, the destination or the vehicle that will
take us there. We’re leaping before looking, and heading out of our comfort zones for a cause that is
important to us both.
Our fundraising target is $4,000, which goes towards Cancer Council research initiatives. To do this we
have organised a number of differently themed community events which will run throughout the year
under the general title “Any Excuse For A Party!”. All to be held at Yarram’s Iconic Regent Theatre.
The first excuse will be a Chinese New Year’s Eve Party on Saturday 21st February.
Manheim, Australia's leading car auction company, source 75 cars that teams will bid on at private
auction the night prior to departure. It’s the first mystery to the journey as cars are unveiled one at a
time without teams ever seeing or driving them beforehand. Teams will have spent months fundraising
for the chance to be a part of the challenge with a $3,000 minimum charity donation needed to get
involved. The more they've raised, the higher the chance they can acquire their dream mystery box at
auction for their voyage, with all funds raised going towards vital Cancer Council research initiatives.
To donate to ZEDNESS, visit our page at https://mysterybox2015sydney.everydayhero.com/au/zedness
Since its inception in 2013, Mystery Box has raised a total of over $500,000. Brought to you by Box
Rallies Founder James Freeman, the Mystery Box brings a whole new twist to the concept of mystery
travel and having fun whilst raising money for a
worthwhile cause. For further information, visit
http://www.mystery-box.com.au/.
For ZEDNESS media enquiries, please contact:
Name: Vanessa Bennett
Ph: 0447 686 660
Enjoy a FREE lunch and a movie
every month...
Wish you had someone to
Play Scrabble with?
Our Scrabble Group is back
from Holidays!
Come along on Thursday afternoons at 1 pm at the Old Union
Bank and enjoy a game with this
friendly group !
Cost: $2
All Welcome!
Carer Programs at Latrobe Community
Health Service invites carers, and the
person they care for to take time out
and join us every second Tuesday of the month for lunch and a
movie.
Join us at the Commercial Hotel from 12 noon for a delicious
lunch, then step back in time and enjoy a movie at the Regent
Theatre. To be eligible you must care for a person who is frail
aged or has a mental illness. Respite can be arranged.
When: Every second Tuesday of the month
Where: Commercial Hotel, Yarram followed by a
movie at the Regent Theatre
Time: 12 noon
RSVP: Elaine Clements or Pam Derham 1800 242 696
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Effectiveness Training
Computer Classes: (Subject to interest)
Classes Start on Monday, 16th February
Cost $88 (5 weeks)
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Training
1. Beginners Computers
Starting from scratch… Learn how to use the
mouse, learn how to write and save letters.
Everything you need to know to get started.
Do you sometimes feel lost for words?
Not sure how to tackle family or workplace problems? If you are a parent, are you
wondering how to handle the kids- whatever age
they are? Fed up with feeling stressed and
overwhelmed or struggling to get people to listen
to you?
Is it difficult for you to resolve conflicts either at
home or at work?
This amazing skills based interactive course is for
you!
Learn skills such as:
How to listen effectively to others when they
have a problem
How to have others listen to you, when you
have a problem- confrontation skills
Learn to separate who owns the
problem, and what to do next
Understand others’ values and learn to
resolve conflicts
Conflict resolution skills - you will learn how to
work out problems so that families and
workplaces are more peaceful,
with enhanced relationships
No experience necessary.
2. Digital Photos/Creating professional layouts.
Use Picasa for organizing, editing and sharing your
digital photos.
Some experience and familiarity with
computers and digital camera preferred.
3. The Next Step
We’ll show you the easy and fast way to surf the net
to obtain the information you may need: to source
and compare products online, contact websites, and
save and share information.
Some experience preferred.
For Bookings contact the Learning Centre on
51826294 or come along to the Office at the Union
Bank
Card Afternoon
For Card Playing Enthusiasts
who would like to pit their skills
against other people - and have
fun along the way - these
afternoons are for you!
For further information on the course,
check out gordontraining.com.
Date: Monday, 16th February (6 weeks)
Time: 9.30-12.30
Venue: Union Bank
Cost: $80 (includes comprehensive text books)
Come and enjoy your favourite
card game - or learn a new one with a group of likeminded people.
The first weekly game will be on
Tuesday, 3rd February starting at 1pm at the Old Union
Bank . Cost: $2
Has your dog
trained you?
Is your dog the
Boss...???
If you would like to
change that—come to
these Basic Dog
Obedience Training
Sessions to reclaim control of your dog.
All Welcome !
Improve your English
If English is your second language:
Would you like to be able to speak
better English ?
Are you confident in speaking and
understanding English?
Would you like to be more confident chatting to
people?
We are looking at having an informal English
Conversation Class for you.
Come along to a free information session, and
together we will develop a fun way to improve your
English.
Date: Monday, 16th February
Time: 12 - 12.30pm
Venue: Union Bank, 292 Commercial Road
These 1 hour sessions will teach you and your
dog basic obedience strategies.
This 5 week course is suitable for dogs over 6 months,
and will need proof of current Vaccination. Dogs will
need a long lead, with dogs over 20kg needing a check
chain or halter. Children training their pets must be over
12 years of age and accompanied by a parent.
BYO plastic bags - Doggie Treats optional.
Date: Sunday, 21st Feb - 21st March (5 weeks)
Time: 10am—11 am Cost: $25 for course
Venue: Yarram Centennial Park
For Bookings call Dana on 5182 6294
Book Now on 51826294
This Community Information Sheet has been supported by the
Wellington Shire.
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Introducing Members of our Community … Robin
Robin is a volunteer gardener at the Learning Centre and looks
after our veggie plots. He is our resident “green thumb”, and
our “go to” guy for any gardening advice.
A dedicated and knowledgeable gardener, Robin is a popular
member of our team, and a great asset to our Centre.
Getting to know you.....
Name: Robin Sharp
I live in: Woodside Beach
House or Farm: House on 1 acre Block
Family: My Wife
Hobbies: Gardening, Fishing, Riding my Honda Motorbike
Favourite Sport: Local Football, Tennis
My Favourite Holiday Destination: Merimbula
Best advice ever received: Everything in Moderation
What is something not many people know about you:
I am semi-retired now
My best tip: Above all else - look after your health.
Team ZEDNESS Presents:
FIRST EXCUSE OF THE YEAR:
CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW
YEAR
AT THE REGENT THEATRE, YARRAM
Free Tai Chi Session
Come and Try!
Saturday 21st February 2015.
Doors open at 6pm.
Free Entry, drinks and snacks available.
Raffles & Prizes on the night.
Enjoy a free session of Tai Chi at the
Fitness Park in the Yarram Wetlands
On Tuesday, 10th February at
5.15 pm
All interested Past and Present
Students, and everyone who has an interest in the many benefits you can experience with Tai Chi .
No Experience necessary
ALL WELCOME
Live music!
New Years Eve Countdown at 9pm
Bar open – drinks at bar prices.
Open Mic/Stage from 6pm – 8:30pm
Registration required – Call Tim Bennett 0468 567
314
House band from 9pm -11pm
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COMMUNITY GROUPS IN YARRAM & DISTRICT
Below are our current listings - with more to come in the future.
All Community groups welcome prospective members and Volunteers.
Focus on Gardening
Yarram Community Learning Centre Inc.
Contact: Anna Lawler
Phone: 5182 5931
Mobile: 0407347800 or email:[email protected]
Or contact Marie Pretty on:
Phone: 5185 1473
Meets at 10am on the first Friday of the month at
various local gardens. Annual Calendar available from:
the Yarram Courthouse Gallery.
Contact: Dana Dunstan
Phone: 5182 6294
Office Hours: 10 - 3pm Tuesday-Friday
(closed school holidays) email: [email protected]
Yarram Branch - Country Women’s Association of
Victoria Inc.
Contact: Beth Shay
Phone: 51826046
Meets – General Meeting - 2nd Friday in each Month
Craft Group – 1st Tuesday in each month.
Friends of Tarra Bulga National Park Inc
Contact: David Akers
Phone: 0488 035 314
or
Pam Pattinson
Phone:
5196 6140
Email: [email protected]
Volunteers help run the visitors centre.
Calendar from www.friendsoftarrabulga.org.au
Yarram Courthouse Gallery Inc.
Contact: Kim Baggaley
Phone: 5185 1377
Yarram’s community run gallery Membership $10 p.a.
www.yarramchgallery.blogspot.com
Men’s Monthly Breakfast
Contact: Tom Reakes
Phone: 5185 1413
Monthly Meeting Date: 4th Saturday of each month at
8am. Feb-Nov at Regent Theatre Supper Rooms, Grant St.
(Back of Regent Theatre) email: [email protected]
Nightingale Park Society
Yarram and District Historical Society
Historical Rooms, Former Murray Goulburn Factory
Postal : P.O. Box 213, Yarram 3971
Open Wed 11am - 3pm or by Appointment
Contact Cheryl Howie
Phone: 0428 825 357
Yarram Genealogy Group Inc.
Contact: Garry Stephens
Phone: 0419953004
Nola Medwell
Phone: 0438825301
Meets bi-monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at:
Yarram & District Health Service.
Contact: Esme Rash
Phone: 0428 614 742
Open every Friday from 12noon - 3pm at:
Cnr. Commercial Rd & Carpenter St Yarram
Yarram Lions Club
Port Albert Yacht Club
Contact: Carol Kavanagh Phone: 5182 6995
Mobile: 0411 842 912
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at:
the Lions Den, Railway Ave., Yarram.
Contact: Andrew MacAulay
Phone: 0417 106 279
Email: [email protected]
Sailing Every Sunday, October to May
Meets: Port Albert Yacht Club, Bay St., Port Albert
Yarram Men’s Shed
The Probus Club of Yarram
Open every Tuesday & Wednesday during school terms
from 9.30am - 3pm All Men Welcome!
At The Workshop, 22 Bland Street.
Contact: Mark or Clarrie:
Phone: 5182 5218
Contact: Bess Laub
Phone: 5182 5973
Meets 4th Wednesday of each Month at 10am at:
Presbyterian Church Hall
The Rotary Club of Yarram
Yarram RSL
Contact: Sue Hopkins, Secretary
Phone: 5182 5542
Meets at 6pm every Wednesday night at:
Yarram Country Club.
Contact: Karen Rogers, Secretary, Phone: 0429851446
For General Meeting and Dinner Club dates, please
contact the Secretary.
Tarra Festival Committee
Yarram Senior Citizens Centre Inc.
Contact: President – Kim Hatton
Phone: 0434 242 567
Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm for 7.30 start at:
Yarram Country Club.
Contact: Beverley Sutherland Phone: 0407100605
Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Open Mondays & Thursdays 1pm-3pm and every Wed
for Hoy. Email: [email protected]
Tarra Tarras Singers
Contact: Frank Baggaley
Phone: 5182 5263
Meets every Tuesday 7.30-9pm at: 42 Duke Street
Yarram Social Dance Group
Contact: Vale
Phone: 5182 5263
or Gayle&Lindsay Cayzer
Phone: 5182 5801
Meets every Sunday night at the Regent Theatre
Supper Rooms. Lessons: 7 - 8pm Dancing: 8 - 10
Beginners and Experienced - all welcome.
Yarram Apex Club
Contact: Ernie Smith
Phone: 0407 774 659
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.
Yarram Agricultural Society Inc.
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Contact: Vanessa Bennett
Phone: 5182 6179
Meets at 7.30pm 3rd Thursday in each month at:
the Yarram Country Club.
Yarram Yarram Landcare Network
Contact: Sally-Ann Henderson Phone: 5175 7897
Email: [email protected]
Yarram Urban Landcare Group meets on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 2 Livingston Street at 4.30pm.
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