February 3rd 2015
Volume 195
TOWN GARAGE SALE
Neighbourhood House
29 Market St.
Cohuna 3568
Postal: Box 233
The Town Garage Sale held recently was once again a huge success with loads of visitors to our beautiful town.
Feedback from both the garage sale holders and the bargain hunters was positive, with the town alive and buzzing.
Neighbourhood House would like to thank all those involved with the day, including the local business that
advertised in the map: Kazz’s Heels, Petals & Plants, Gloss, The Bower, Cohuna Lotto and Clothing, The Old
Farmercy Coffee Shop, Cheap Azz, T & T Takeaway, The Elm Tree Nursery, Cohuna Papers Plus, Cohuna Garden
Supplies, Factory and Field, Twig Child, Cohuna Scenic Accommodation & 35 Mens. Thank you all for your support.
ENERGY INFORMATION PROGRAM
The Bendigo Sustainability Group is hosting a series of information sessions for Gannawarra
Hours: Monday—Friday Shire residents about energy efficiency. These sessions will be an opportunity for residents to
learn more about energy production and use, and how to manage their electricity usage more
9am to 3pm
efficiently to save money.
Key Topics: Reduce your lighting and heating use, low-cost home additions, design elements
Tel: 5456 4666
and your energy provider.
Fax: 5456 4016
When and Where: Wednesday February 18th at Cohuna Neighbourhood House at 2pm and
evening session at Cohuna Memorial Hall Seniors Room at 7pm.
Between 3pm and 7pm, Colin Lambie from the BSG Energy Information Program will be
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available to help residents one on one, to understand their energy bills and find a cheaper
[email protected] retailer. Please ring Colin on 0417 561903 to make an appointment.
Bendigo Sustainability Group is also looking for volunteers to become “Bright Spark” local
mentors on energy efficiency measures. If you are interested, or require further information,
please email [email protected] or phone 0417 561903
LITTERING IN THE LODDON MALLEE
Did you know that three in ten people are happy to litter in a public place, young people are
more likely to litter while in a group and most smokers will litter their butts rather than use a bin?
“Cohuna Happenings” Littering is a growing problem throughout Victoria, have a look around next time you drive
is published fortnightly through the countryside and you are guaranteed to see some kind of littered item that isn’t
supposed to be there. Whether it be a plastic bag, food wrapping or a cigarette butt, litter is bad
on Tuesday.
for the environment, dangerous to wildlife and horrible to look at. Studies have shown that the
most common reason for littering is that people are simply too lazy to carry their rubbish to a
bin. They would rather drop their used items on the ground for someone (or something) else to
pick up rather than take it to the nearest bin or home. With the weather getting warmer and the
ground drying out, litter is also a fire risk. Throwing a lit cigarette out for the car window has
been known to cause bush fires and paper and other littered items are the perfect kindling.
This publication is compiled There are some fantastic groups and organisations throughout the Loddon Mallee Region that
regularly go out and collect litter from local creeks, rivers and roadsides and schools are
at Cohuna Neighbourhood
beginning to teach their students about the importance of not littering and the damage it can do
House for the community.
We encourage all community to the environment. Despite all of this, unfortunately some people still choose to drop their
rubbish on the ground rather than carry it home. Litterers face large fines if they are caught or
members and groups to
reported, from $288.72 for a small piece of litter to $577.44 for a lit cigarette.
continue to contribute to
If you see anyone littering, whether by throwing rubbish out of a car window or deliberately
our fortnightly newsletter.
leaving something in a public area, then report the incident by calling the EPA 24 hour hotline
Any items for publication
on 1300 372 842 or submitting an online report on the EPA website.
can be faxed, emailed or
left at Neighbourhood
House. Feedback and
suggestions always welcome
The Old Courthouse is available for rent. It has a bank of 8 computers with internet access
and we have recently installed a new air conditioner. If you require a room for your next
meeting or training session, contact us for availability and rate.
COHUNA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE NEWS
SUNDAY ART GROUP
with Heather Stanmore,
recommences Sunday Feb. 8th.
This group meets fortnightly 2pm - 4pm
at Neighbourhood House. $10.
Various activities and mediums to experience.
Term 1 Courses
Group Guitar Lessons: 6 week block beginning Wed.
Feb. 11th. Expressions of Interest to Neighbourhood
House 5456 4666
Zumba: Come & try session, Wednesday Feb 11th,
6pm - 7pm, $10, then a 6 week block for $90. Uniting
Church Hall. Great instructor, great fun!
TAI CHI
Basic Bike Maintenance: Thursday Feb. 26th,
Monday 7pm at the Guide Hall
Tuesday 10am at Neighbourhood House.
3.30pm - 5pm. This session will identify bicycle parts
Suitable for beginners and more advanced. $10 per session.
and tools for working with them, changing flat tyres,
repairing gears and chains and general bike
maintenance. $15
MENS’ SHED
Beginners’ Patchwork: Thursday Feb. 26th. 7pm The Men’s Shed has reopened after the Christmas
9pm, 4 week course. $40 plus materials. Class
break.
requirements will be discussed on the first evening.
All men are welcome to call in and have a look
RSA: Tues. March 3rd, 6pm - 10pm at the Golf Club
around. Joining in activities at the Shed might be
( see advertisement on next page)
just what you need to develop a new interest or skill First Aid: Fri. March 6th. Level 2 $150, Level 2
and get you going for the new year.
Continuous Learning $75, CPR Update $55, First Aid
Open : Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Response in an Education & Child Care Setting $200,
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Asthma $55, Anaphylaxis $50. Contact Neighbourhood
Thursday 9am - 12pm
House for further information.
Creative & Life Writing: Preliminary session Sun.
March 22nd, 1.30pm - 3.30pm with view to running a 6
“The Water’s Edge Walkers”
week course in second term. $15.
Enjoy some exercise with good company.
Computer for Beginners: Tuesday March 31st,
Meet 8.30am Wednesdays at Gateway Carpark.
9.30am - 12.30pm, 4 week course, small group, $120.
Everyone Welcome.
Followed by coffee.
COHUNA CARERS & PARKINSON’S SUPPORT
Next meeting Wednesday Feb 25th at 10am.
A representative from Parkinson’s Vic will be in attendance to
give advice on self management, carers and support.
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
February 9th, 7:30pm
Community Meeting Rooms
COHUNA SENIOR CITIZENS
Resume Friday Feb. 6th at 1pm
ALL WELCOME
Discussion to arrange public meeting on scams to
be held during March
Secretary: Marita Doyle
COHUNA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
TRASH & TREASURE
Monday 9.30am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
MUSEUM OPEN
Monday 10am—12pm
Tuesday 10am—3pm
Friday 10am—3pm
Entry $2
ARCHIVES OPEN
Monday 10am—12pm
Friday 10am—3pm
PHONE 54 562345
COMING EVENTS
Northern District Community Health Service,
Cohuna Neighbourhood House and the Good Sports Program
Present a
RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF ALCOHOL
(RSA) COURSE
At Cohuna Golf Club
6:00pm til 10:00pm
Tuesday 3rd March, 2015
Cost: Good Sports Club members $45 per person.
Non Good Sports Club members $55 per person.
Coffee, tea & light meal provided free.
Numbers are limited to 25 persons
Please register with payment to
Cohuna Neighbourhood House 54564666
Mon. Feb 16: Knit & Natter CNH.
Tues. Feb 17: Pancake Day at Cohuna
Anglican Church.
Wed. Feb.25: Carers’ & Parkinson's
Support Group - Guest speaker from
Parkinson's Victoria.
Thurs. Feb 26: Cancer Support Group.
Sun. March 1: Forest reopens for firewood
Collection.
Sun. March 1: Bridge to Bridge.
Tues. March 3: Responsible Serving of
Alcohol Course. (see adjacent ad.)
Fri. March 6: First Aid Course CNH.
Mon. March 9: Labour Day Holiday.
Fri. Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21: Cohuna Show.
Friday March 27: Term 1 ends.
Sun. April 5: Easter Sunday.
Mon. April 13: Term 2 begins.
Fri. June 26: Cohuna Community Deb Ball
IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN EVENT INCLUDED IN
THIS COMMUNITY COMING EVENTS
SECTION PLEASE CONTACT
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE.
TENNIS PLAYERS WANTED
Tuesday Twilight competition
Contact Mary Rodwell 5456 2384
COHUNA CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Cohuna Chiropractic Clinic has expanded its
services in 2014 with the addition of acupuncture,
Chinese medicine, Bowen Therapy, lymphatic
drainage massage and foot care therapy.
Chloe Stubberfield travels over from Echuca every
second Monday to provide acupuncture and
Gannawarra U3A
Chinese herbal medical services.
U3A is a community organization dedicated to learning and friendship, Jenny Todd is available one Wednesday a month
catering primarily for “Third Age People”; People best described as
and offers Bowen Therapy, lymphatic drainage
being in active retirement; the third age of their life.
massage and is a registered foot care nurse capable
It offers the joy of learning for learning sake, unrestricted by the
of dealing with corns, callouses and nail care.
requirements of vocation, or desire for qualifications; and it does so
principally by drawing upon the extensive experiences, skills and
For any further information or to make a
energies of its members. Contact President Betty Thomson for further booking please phone the Clinic on 5456 2167
details Ph 54 562254.
COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MEETING NOTICES
Adult Day Activity & Support Service
Open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Enquiries—Wendy 5456 5215
Cancer Support Group
4th Thursday of the month, 2.30pm at the Old
Farmercy.
Cohuna A.P & H.Society
Meets at 7.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month,
at the Historical Society.
New ideas for Cohuna Show always welcome.
Further details contact Georgene Bryant, Ph 54567673
Cohuna Community Service Group
Meets : 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at
Cohuna Water Tower.
Further details, contact: Danny White 0418359242
Paper collection -1st Sunday of month –please leave
on nature strip by 9am
#Train Hire Available#
Cohuna District Hospital Auxiliary
Meets on the 1st Friday of every month at 10.00am at
the Northern District Centre.
Cohuna Indoor Bowls
Wednesday Evenings 7:30pm and Tuesday 1pm
At the Cohuna Bowls Club
Enquiries - Dolly Guy 54 562645
Cohuna/Leitchville Sub-Branch R.S.L
30 Channel St, Cohuna
Monthly meetings held on the 3rd Thursday of each
month at 7.30pm
Enquiries-John Brown 5456 4581
Cohuna /Leitchville RSL
“ Crazy Whist’’
Wednesdays -1.30pm @ Club Rooms - Channel St.
$4 to Play-includes Raffle and Cuppa.
All Welcome
Cohuna Masonic Lodge
King Edward St Cohuna
Meetings -2nd Thursday of each month
Except Sept -2nd last Saturday
Cohuna Patchwork Group
We meet: Guide Hall, Belmont St. Cohuna
1st & 3rd Mondays 10.00am - 3.00 pm
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7.30 – 10.00 pm
Cost - $6.00
Enquiries - Marie Manners 5456 2183
Cohuna Probus
At 10am 2nd Monday of each month in the Community
Meeting Room
Cohuna Progress Association
Meeting 7.30 pm on 3rd Monday of month at Community
Meeting Room.
All welcome.
Cohuna Retirement Village Auxiliary
Meets 1.30pm 3rd Thursday of the month
at Retirement Village Multipurpose Room.
Enquiries– President Judy Wilson 54 564081
Cohuna Senior Citizens
Meet Tuesday 1pm – 4.00 pm
and Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
at Market St Rooms Cohuna
Contact Doris Mathers 5456 4266
New members welcome.
Cohuna T.O.W.N. Club
(Take Off Weight Naturally)
Meet every Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. at the
Cohuna Tennis Club rooms.
Enquiries - Anita Voss 54 564244 or
Neighbourhood House 54 564666
Churches which hold weekly services
Anglican
32 Channel St, Cohuna
Baptist
Belmont St, Cohuna
Catholic
King George St, Cohuna
Uniting
Sampson St, Cohuna
CWA Night Branch
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the
Community Meeting Room. New members welcome.
Enquiries to Jodi, 0439 381 673
Diabetic Support Group
Any enquiries contact Merle Richardson on 54 564165
Family Drug Help
For those overwhelmed by a loved one’s addiction.
Support Group - Meets 2nd Thursday of each month,
7pm. at Neighbourhood House.
Ph 0427 567170 for more information.
500 Club
Every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm
at Community Meeting Room. All Welcome
Enquiries - Des Shelley 54562723
Hospital Bingo
Tuesday night – eyes down 8pm.
at Cohuna Bowling Club
All proceeds to Cohuna Hospital
Gannawarra U3A
Groups meet regularly to enjoy many varied activities.
Enquiries: President Betty Thompson 5456 2254
Garden Lovers
Meet 2nd Friday of every month in Community
Meeting Room at 1:30pm
Lions Club of Cohuna Inc
Meet at the Seniors Rooms on the 2nd
Thursday of each month at 7:45pm (Business Meeting)
and the 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm in the
Cohuna Hotel Dining Room (Dinner Meeting)
Visitors welcome.
Leo Lions Youth: 1st & 3rd Friday 5pm @ Memorial Hall
President: Allan Walkington 0458 293 50
Secretary: Lee Walkington 0400 576 383
http://cohuna.vic.lions.org.au
Neighbourhood Watch
2nd Monday, 7.30pm in Community Meeting Room.
Photography Group
1st Monday, 7.30pm at Neighbourhood House.
RSL Pool & Morning Tea
Held in RSL Clubrooms at 30 Channel St
Monday mornings (except public hols) 9.15am – 12noon
All Members and Members’ friends welcome.
Enquiries – Trevor 0414 264 199
Spinners & Weavers
And any other craft you are interested in.
Tuesdays from 10am, front room at Memorial Hall
(turn right past stairs). Stay an hour or all day.
Enquiries Joy 54 562140