The Community Magazine for Boroondara, Monash & Whitehorse Cities Issue no. 128 Autumn 2013 FREE Hartwell Duo in Sun Car Rally Burwood’s Trailwalker Team Second Chance for Wombat Babies Hostages to Freedom Local Business Directory Plus 14 pages of Community Notices 6000 copies distributed quarterly Advertising details page 3 10 years Join with all the community in celebrating ten years in Surrey Hills since our first Community Bank® branch opened. 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One group in particular is utilising the many kilometres of interconnecting trails to train for the upcoming Oxfam Trailwalker, a 48-hour, 100km charity team walk from Jells Park in Wheelers Hill to Wesburn in the Yarra Ranges from April 19 – 21. “It’s great that we can train locally,” says Maurice Clark, team leader of the Happy Wanderers Oxfam Trailwalker team. “We all work during the day, so we walk in the evenings or weekends or to and from work in the city. We need to walk at least 20km at a time in conditions similar to what we’ll be facing in April, and we can easily do this along the many trails we have close to us.” he team has encountered other local teams training for the popular event. his year 750 teams will be participating in this worthwhile event, which raises money for people living in poverty. After a jog, power walk or bike ride, the destination is often one of the many cafés in the area. Where the Anniversary Trail meets High Street, Ashburton, you can see groups of lycra-clad cyclists stopping for a hard-earned alfresco latte at Milk Cloud Café or he Resident, both of which are right on the path. Photo: Shane Ambry Happy Wanderers on a Mission Almost everyone loves to go out for a walk, and for those who prefer to walk with a group there are plenty of groups that make good use of the paths. It’s a safe, cheap, friendly way to get it and social at the same time. Dogs are also a big part of the trail community. here are many designated of-lead areas that are well-signed, and lots of bins along the way for responsible waste disposal. For families, the treat at the end of a walk, scooter or bike ride is a play in one of the many playgrounds that are dotted along any given track. he park where the Anniversary trail meets Victory Boulevard in Ashburton is very popular with children of all ages. he Hill ‘n’ Dale bike jumps along the Summerhill Park trail are popular with teenagers, and younger kids can use the smaller jumps. So get on your bike, go take a hike or take one small step. And breathe. To download the City of Boroondara cycling map app, visit: http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/cyclingwalking/cycling/where-ride To donate to the Happy Wanderers Oxfam Trailwalker team, visit their team page: http://trailwalker.oxfam.org. au/melbourne/teams/team/?team_id=13673. To ind out about walking groups in the area, visit: http://www. boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/cycling-walking/walking/ walking_groups To ind out about dog of-lead areas, playgrounds and park amenities, visit: http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ our-city/parks-gardens/park-maps Astute Burwood Bulletin readers will notice the connection between our ‘Trailblazers’ and ‘Outer Circle railway’ stories. he Anniversary trail upon which the intrepid Happy Wanderers wander is part of the old Outer Circle railway, originally 16.6 km long, with 11 stations, see page 8. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 5 6 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 Tally Ho Turns Boys to Men by Nicodemus L In his 27 years at Tally Ho, Derrick earned a reputation as an innovator. Using the ideas of Homer Lane, an American, he created a society in miniature with its own courts and parliament constituted by the boys, all of whom had jobs for which they were paid; the money was used to buy food and clothing, to pay for entertainment and to meet ines imposed by the courts for misdemeanours. Good behaviour was rewarded with stars that could be redeemed for extra privileges. ocal legend has it that the well-to-do hunted across the open ields from Glen Waverley to a little pub at East Burwood called the “Tally Ho”. he area took its name from the public house and the land was eventually divided into large holdings, one of which was purchased by the Hoadley family, of chocolate fame. Meanwhile, in the slums of Carlton the Reverend George Cole, a Primitive Methodist minister, had begun rescuing young boys; many had come to the “big smoke” from the country to try their luck, only to quickly ind themselves homeless and destitute. Reverend Cole had a dream of taking young boys away from the slums into the country and establishing a self-suicient farm where they could live and work. To inance his plan, he undertook a series of fundraising preaching Staff and boys outside the main dormitory, 1908 tours of New Zealand, South Australia and Western Australia. In 1903, with the In the mid-1950s, relecting the changing times, help of the Methodist Union he found himself able to Derrick realised that the youngsters would develop better buy the original 38 acres (15 hectares) of land owned by in a family-type environment. he dormitories were the Hoadley family, which was bounded by Highbury, replaced with cottages for groups of 12 boys in the care Springvale and Burwood roads. He then set about of a married couple, and the name was changed to “Tally establishing a farm. Known in the beginning as the Ho Boys’ Village”. During the 70s the centre began to Tally Ho Boys’ Training Farm, the totally self-contained accept wards of the state and in 1976 girls were admitted property included several 24-bed dormitories for the boys for the irst time, but over the succeeding years changes in who from 1905 attended its own school (No. 3588) and the philosophy of child care – along with the fact that the worked on the farm. Boys were educated at Tally Ho until farm was no longer viable – saw Tally Ho Village inally the 1960s, when moves were made to educate residents at close down in June 1986, having housed in its life an local schools. estimated 5000 children. Cole was Superintendent from 1904–1919, teaching However, Tally Ho Youth Services were down but farm work to hardened delinquents while ministering to not out. As part of the Wesley Central Mission they their spiritual needs. By 1919 the farm accommodated subsequently opened up ive houses, two in the inner 100 boys and lourished as a commercial venture. Under suburban areas and three in the outer eastern suburbs, him, Tally Ho was a congregate institution and discipline where 25 young people could be housed at any one time. was harsh; however, his successor from 1930, Edgar hey also included a non-residential program whereby Derrick, abolished corporal punishment. Derrick believed volunteers from the community provided friendship and that a bad boy was made, not born; hence reformation advocacy for about 15 youngsters living with their family. was possible “by removal from his old environment, the With thanks to the Whitehorse Historical Society for the use of an formation of new and more wholesome friendships … original article as a basis. Also, www.indandconnect.gov.au for and the development of an ambition to succeed”. extra information. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 7 Rallying fo by Susan Webster T he second section of the Outer Circle railway to be completed was the one from Waverley Road to Camberwell, which opened in May 1890 and went north through the Ashburton area. he Ashburton to Waverley Road section of this line was closed in December 1895, and the Railway Dismantling Act of 1938 authorised the removal of lines between Oakleigh and a point south of Ashburton station. hese lines were all dismantled by June 1940 – presumably around the same time that the Black Bridge* (probably socalled owing to the coating of black tar that covered its piles) was sold for scrap. Part of the Outer Circle RailwayAn electric train Black Bridge at Gardiners Creek, 1926 from Camberwell had terminated at Ashburton from 1924, and the line was later extended and electriied 800 metres to the new Alamein station, which opened on 28 June 1948 to serve the nearby Housing Commission estate. he terminus and station was named after the North African battleield in World War II in keeping with names given to streets in the housing estate. Today the only functioning remnant of the ill-fated Outer Circle railway is to be found on the few stations on the Alamein line. *During an inspection in 1932 this long timber trestle bridge was found to be virtually intact. It was sold for its wood content at the beginning of World War II for £500, though remains of a timber pylon are to be found on the north bank of Gardiners Creek. 8 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 Bruce Wilkinson spoke to Chris Gray E dna Seal (née Wilkinson) recently came upon a November 2003 issue of the Burwood Bulletin and read Dorothy Phillips’s article on Ashlynne Primary School, which she had attended. Her brother Bruce contacted the Burwood Bulletin and the result is an interesting glimpse at the conditions endured when the brother and sister participated in he Sun Car Rallies in the early 1950s. But I’m getting ahead of myself, and will let Bruce continue in his own words. “Edna’s ‘journey’ commenced in 1928. Our father, Harry Wilkinson, a secondgeneration Edna on the hood of a 1926 Australian of Austin taxi English/Irish background, was a pioneer of Melbourne’s taxi industry and from early on our family life revolved around cars. I’m told as a baby, instead of having a little crib, the dumb-irons of the car (between the bumper and the radiator), were Edna’s crèche. When our mother left her with our father and she was crying, his remedy was to put her in the car and drive her round Melbourne and that seemed to pacify her. or a Place in The Sun “Our father’s association with cars washed of onto both of us. I commenced a repair business, and Edna (who still loves driving to this day) and I, formed a sisterbrother crew in two of the early Sun Car Rallies. Edna’s husband Geof also became involved by piloting in and out of Melbourne one of the two Datsuns entered in the 1958 Mobilgas Around Australia Trial. “In both cases [our involvement] was through ads in he Sun. It was the Sun News-Pictorial that sponsored it. I was in the 1953 Sun Car Rally … so therefore I’d had a year’s experience. he following year I was that mad keen that I entered irst and then asked Edna, “Do you want to have a go at this?” She came into it – and the year after. One rally was in an Austin A40 Tourer, and the other in an Austin A40 Sports. “But to us it wasn’t a car rally; it was an adventure. here were secret route instructions; you didn’t really know where you were going, and as a couple of young amateurs we were just using the basic maps. he [factory teams] had it over us in that respect, but gosh! we didn’t care. We were in this event, and it was marvellous. You’d probably go 24 hours without sleeping in a bed. We slept in the car, in the control point, and Edna quite enjoyed that side of it also. “here was a two-person crew – driver and navigator would swap one to the other. We were young and we were inexperienced; to actually be in it, that’s all we were thinking of; as far as any success goes, it never came into our minds. And we were far from winning, I can assure you! “As far as skill, there was never much diference between us. One stage where she was driving, she came around a corner really too hard, and I said “just let it go” – in other words let it go straight ahead, and sure, we went of the road. And I thought that, being a Tourer, going under the branches would rip the hood open; but anyway, it didn’t. “One experience we had … you couldn’t actually do any work on the car “in control” (which means at the control point between stages). And we’d got a puncture. It might sound almost impossible, and thinking back, I can’t see how we did it, but I changed that tyre inside the car – with tyre levers and all. Edna was holding things, and trying to keep out of the way too, because it was a major job to try and do inside the car. here was a security guy going round, and he saw smoke billowing out of the top of the canvas hood from applying the vulcanising patch. He came over and said “What’s going on?” And we said “We’re just having a smoke!” and got away with it! “he rallies took place all over Victoria; then the cars would all meet at a common point. In 1954 the common point was Geelong, and that was where Edna got her picture taken by he Sun. here were not that many women in the rallies at that time”, and newspapers of the day reported that some competitors in the 2,200 mile 1954 rally said it was the most severe and uncomfortable Edna, the car rally driver-navigator they had ever Photo courtesy Sun News-Pictorial taken part in. 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Personally, I could have visited the Civic every Saturday afternoon, but my parents had other ideas! If the day was sunny and warm, they seemed to feel that fresh air and sunshine were better for me. Often I would need to practise my negotiating skills hard, playing one parent of against the other, giving one the impression that the other had given permission already! his was only done in desperation, because being not allowed to go meant that I missed the next gripping episode of the serial running at that time. he week before, someone might have been left tied to the railway tracks with a train fast approaching! Or might have just entered a room to ind a gun pointed at their head when the words Next Week lashed across the screen! I was not always successful with my negotiating. My parents sometimes stood irm. hen, desperate to know what had happened, I would walk up to the side door of At The Flicks by Keith Smith T he local picture theatre was an institution in country towns when I was a boy, as was the Mechanics Hall. Now I needed some cash low. Selling newspapers at the local railway station or collecting horse droppings for the neighbours was not the way to go, so I started a gardening service after school and at weekends. Two other boys joined in, so it was all go. I could sit upstairs at the licks and have a fancy icecream from the Green Gables sweet shop if I wanted to. Also, the ish and chip man bought clean newspaper, so that was another income. 10 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 the Civic and eagerly wait for a familiar face to appear so I could ind out the fate of the threatened character. During all the years I went to the Civic matinees I saw many movies, a number of which have remained etched in my memory. I got to know of many ilm stars and producers. here were classics like Lorna Doone and other historical ilms, and excellent children’s ilms like Lassie, Lassie Come Home and he Kidnappers. Westerns were very popular, as were Bob Hope and Bing Crosby movies. It cost one shilling to sit “downstairs” and one and threepence to sit “upstairs”, a slightly raised area that swept up from a central cross aisle. A number of children were taken to the Civic for their birthday parties. It was really only as a guest at one of these occasions that I ever sat “upstairs”. Birthdays were fun. Usually the birthday girl or boy was called up onto the stage before the ilm started. Sometimes lucky seat prizes were given. Quite often the ilm would snap or break midway. Suddenly before our eyes the screen would lash 10, 9, 8 … 3,2,1 – and then all was black! he audience would We had an interval at half-time in those days. he Indians came of second best most of the time in the serials. Walking home after the show, in the daylight, your eyes took a while to adjust and the streets were deserted as the shops were all shut because it was Saturday afternoon. You started of as a group, but the numbers dropped of until you were alone. Housewives purchased their tickets for the evening show when doing their morning shopping. Buying a copy of the Screen News was important, as it had numbers in it and the manager called out the lucky prize winners at interval. After you were comfortably seated, you all stood up while God Save the King was played and then sat down again. At the interval, the men went outside the theatre to have a smoke. When the bell rang, cigarette butts were dropped into the gutter by some, but the thrifty ones retrieved the “makings” and put them into their tobacco tins. he mothers, in the meantime, caught up on all the gossip. he “Lolly Boy” added to the evening with his refreshments. Dad might up the ante and bring Mother a “two in one” chocolate-coated ice-cream. We kids got something less expensive. I still remember licking the sticks to make it last. Dad piggy-backed me home when I was little, often asleep. groan and stamp their feet, and some would whistle loudly. he manager would invariably come onto the stage telling us that they were working to restore the ilm, but if this disgraceful behaviour continued, he would stop the show altogether! At interval, sweets and ice creams (Dixies) would be sold by someone bearing a tray around the neck. Otherwise, customers would go out to the long counter on the right of the front door of the foyer, where all sorts of nice things were sold. Jafas were popular, and some people liked to roll theirs down the aisle. I never did this, as I could not bear to waste them! My favourite sweets were Jersey Tofee, White Knights or Choo Choo Bars, because these lasted a long time. Waiting in the queue was interesting, as it was a catch-up time for many. We would sometimes bring our swap cards to carry out careful “swaps” with new people. Only rarely did we go to the Civic at night. Sometimes my parents went alone. As we got older they occasionally took us with them to a suitable ilm. One night there was a dreadful “scandal” at the Civic. An Elvis Presley ilm was shown – Jailhouse Rock, I think. I was told that a number of young people – Bodgies and Widgies, it was suspected – got up during the movie and jived in the aisles to the music! It was the talk of Ashburton and many frowned on this shocking behaviour and wondered what the world was coming to! Modern cinema complexes have no soul like the Civic did. Although there are still a few “local” cinemas in existence, the atmosphere is just not the same. he article in the Summer edition about the former Ashburton Civic heatre created a lot of interest among our Burwood Bulletin readers. Barbara Mockridge, now in her early eighties, has a lot of memories of her time working at the Civic as an usherette. he following incident happened at a Saturday afternoon matinee. In the 1950s the Civic heatre purchased a large, expensive screen. At one of the matinees a child in the audience was iring building staples at the beautiful new screen. he manager had the ilm stopped and came out onto the stage. he theatre was packed full of children who started shouting and stamping. he manager announced the ilm wouldn’t start again until the child who was iring the staples confessed. Eventually the guilty boy came forward. Following a stern lecture he was sent home. he ilm started up again and silence reigned once more. hanks, Barbara, for sharing your memories with us. 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So of course I went in, and when we got in there we were shown to our seat. he ive inalists, plus their guests, were all sitting at the one table. he compere, who was from ABC Radio read out the nominees and told a bit about each one. I thought their qualiications, possibly, were better than mine. But they were a lot younger than me; I think that possibly helped me. he other thing was that in Christmas 1940, my girlfriend gave me a watch for Christmas and I wore that watch all the time I was up in New Guinea. It had been in rivers, been in the ocean, crawled through mud with me. A couple of years ago I took it down to a watch-maker in Ashburton to see if he could put a new glass because you could not read anything on it. I told him its history and he said, “Yeah, leave it with me”. I went back a week later and he said “Oh that was an interesting watch. I’ve had a look at it and there’s nothing wrong with it.” So on that night, I wore it. It was a good luck charm. Evan: Could you please tell me something about when you were at war? Norm: I worked for he Australian Paper Mill out at Fairield. I was there one day and one of the chaps that worked with me said “I won’t be there for a couple of weeks in February I’m in the army.” I said: “Gee, I’d like to do that too. Can I come?” He said “Yes. But there’s only one thing, you’ve got to be eighteen.” I was a big boy so I put my age up two years and he took me down to the drill hall. his was in 1938 that I joined the army. I was in the 57/60 Battalion at Westgarth. I did a hitch with them and then war broke out and I was immediately called up. In June 1940 I switched over and joined the AIF (Australian Imperial Force), which was the main force of volunteers. I went into the 2nd/22nd Battalion. hey were a wonderful bunch of fellas. 12 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 Finally they sent our Battalion to Papua New Guinea. We were on the island of New Britain and the main town there was Rabaul. he reason we were sent there was that it had two airields and they thought that if Japan came into the war one of the places they would want in the Paciic Ocean was the island of New Britain. he bombing raids started just after Christmas in 1941, so it was on the cards that they were going to make a move on the island. here were 1400 of us and we were very ill-equipped. We had been up there for nine months before Japan entered the war and had been forgotten about. here have been books written about it. We became known as hostages to freedom. It was inally, on the 23rd of January 1942, that the Japanese landed. I saw the Japanese leet; they started to land there at about 2.30am, in the dark. You couldn’t see what was going on, but you could hear it. hey were shooting and we were shooting, but you could not see what you were shooting at. hey were just bombarding along the coast, where we were. hen daylight came and I looked down into Rabaul harbour, and where, the night before, there was not a ship of any sort in the harbour, I counted 25 ships, including two aircraft carriers, all Japanese, with all their planes on the deck revving up in the daylight to come looking for us. Fifteen thousand troops landed that morning from Japan. hey had the air power, they had the weaponry, they had heavy guns, which we didn’t have. Wherever they struck any resistance, they just moved along a couple of kilometres and there was nobody there, so before we knew what was going on they were on both sides of us and Norm when he irst enilsted we were in danger of getting encircled. hey would have killed the lot of us. So the order was given about 11am by the colonel in charge that it was a case of every man for himself. hat did not mean you broke of separately, but you broke of into small groups. And there was about 10 in my group. he only way we could go was back into the jungle. We had nothing other than what we stood up in. We had no food, no medical supplies, no nothing. In a matter of a couple of weeks, our clothes were falling apart. hat went on for 10 weeks. A patrol oicer by the name of Keith McCarthy helped us. He had been sent over by the Australian Government to try and ind out what had happened to us. He knew New Britain backwards and he knew what to do to survive; so 10 weeks later, I escaped from the island. And even on the ship that we escaped on we had to go down the straits. here’s a strip of water there between the New Guinea mainland and the island and that was the only way we could go, but as you could imagine by that time the Japanese had already landed in New Guinea so the land was occupied on both sides by Japanese. But we had no choice. We had to make a run for it. here were 200 of us on our boat and we went down through the straits there and someone looked after us because that At Burns Philp wharf, Rabaul day – I’ll always remember it, dull and overcast – we could hear the Japanese planes, but we couldn’t see them and they could not see us either. We were just sitting back-to-back on the deck, because it was only a little copra boat and we were packed on like sardines. Out of the force of 1400, only 300 of us escaped. And today there are only three of us left. Last year in July a special memorial was unveiled at the War Memorial in Canberra for the 1050 troops and civilians lost on the Japanese ship Montevideo Maru. Evan: At present, Norm, are you doing some peacekeeping work? Norm: No, not now. But after the war I [joined] the East Malvern RSL. I’ve been a member there for ifty-sixty years, now. I took the job as the welfare oicer and looked after the ones that weren’t well – they were returned servicemen and families whose loved ones never returned; I did that for 20 years. I used to do hospital visiting, and then each year they have the Anzac Appeal and the Poppy Appeal and I took on those too. I got a lot of enjoyment out of it. I’ve got awards from the RSL as well. I’ve got the RSL Meritorious Service Medal. hat is for service to the RSL and that’s their top award. I’ve been on the Committee of the 2nd/22nd Battalion for about 30-odd years. I’ve been the president for about the last 12, and I still am now. I have had a wonderful life. 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He and his wife Nonna Franca also supply fresh herbs and vegetables from their garden for menu items. Open 7 Days 929 Riversdale Rd Surrey Hills Ph: 9880 7325 h c n u L & t s a f k a e r B s a e T n o o n r e t f A Morning & Catering for all occasions Function room upstairs Undercover & Alfresco Courtyard Wheelchair & Scooter Access at rear Tram 70, Stop 54 Bus Route 766 VERDUN ST P RIVERSDALE RD THROUGH RD SHOP While the whole family participates, Belinda oversees the running of the business with her bubbly, chatty personality. Her parents Mick and Mary, who used to run Mick’s Flicks, the video library in hrough Road, joined forces with their talented daughter and son Danny, the inance brains, to convert the old Milk Bar in Riversdale Road into Cafe Biscotti in 2008. On entering the café you will be greeted with Italian friendliness and made to feel you have been invited into their home. Breakfasts are exotic in the light, cheery courtyard where you can take a cofee break from walking or bike-riding along the track behind the café. Dogs are welcome in the courtyard and wheelchair access is easy, too. hen Gena, commonly referred to as the ‘adopted brother’ of the family, will serve you a ine cup of Ducale cofee. On the irst loor there is a spotlessly renovated air-conditioned/heated function/board room which seats about 30 people. With crisp views from large period windows, it is great for meetings or that special event. Cafe Biscotti is also fully-licensed. Belinda is always open to requests to host an event for you. High Teas are popular. Dinners are also available on request for family gatherings and special events. Local Family-Owned Cafe Fully Licensed March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 15 St Thomas’ Burwood Extends a Warm Welcome by Jenny Trewin T he newly built St homas’ Burwood Anglican Church, located at 44 Station Street, Burwood, will have its oicial opening on Saturday, 23 March at 10.30am. he building will be opened by Bishop Barbara Darling, and Bishop Stephen Hale will preach. Local community members are warmly invited to attend. On Sunday, 24 March there will be an Open Day from 10.30am–3pm. he celebration will include a morning church service led by the Reverend Chris Appleby. After the service there will be ample opportunity for the community to inspect the new church facilities. All are welcome to attend and to enjoy a planned sausage sizzle lunch, or just come sometime in the afternoon to look around. At 6.30pm on Saturday a fundraising dinner will be held, with entertainment by a local jazz ensemble. Tickets for the dinner are available now at a cost of $50 per person. In 2007, St heodore’s, Wattle Park and St Michael and All Angels, Bennettswood merged to form St homas’ Burwood Anglican Church. hey then decided to redevelop the St Michael’s site as the new home for the merged congregation. Reverend Chris Appleby said it was about “building a facility that would cope with the ministry to the community that we wanted to have and enable us to better meet the needs of the new, diverse and rapidly growing congregation.” The Way of the Cross Since the early 1960s, Christians in Bennettswood have been commemorating the death of Jesus each year by walking the Way of the Cross on Good Friday. It was at the initiative of Fr George Maltby of St Scholastica’s Catholic Church together with Fr Keith Brown of St Michael of All Angels Anglican Church (now St homas’s), that a route and format were decided, and although the route has changed several times, the format remains the same and the original wooden cross (made by a parishioner of St Scholastica’s, Mr Peter Steane) is still carried by two strong men. Originally people gathered in the car park at St Scholastica’s and made their way down Burwood Highway (pre-trams), inishing at St Michael’s. hese days the walk has to proceed along quieter streets, with the inal Station in Lundgren Reserve. he format has always been the same: prayers and readings remembering scenes from Jesus’ journey to 16 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 he new church has two separate worship centres so that English and Cantonese services can be held concurrently, with an English-speaking Sunday school for both congregations. It has a multipurpose hall that is available for community and sporting groups to hire. A commercial kitchen has also been included to provide catering when required. he church currently ofers two Kids’ Clubs. One meets on Monday from 3.30–5.30pm for Grade 4, 5 and 6 students. he other is on hursday from 3.30–6.30pm for Prep to Grade 4 students. For high school students there is a youth group that meets every Friday night between 7 and 9. he church also runs a Mothers’ Group and a Playgroup on Tuesday mornings, which are open to any mums with pre-school children. hese groups are all about building community and families supporting one another. Bible study groups and social activities for Cantonese speakers will be ofered, and there are plans for a Mandarin-speaking ministry in the near future. St homas’ congregation is very grateful to St James’ Box Hill South Uniting Church for the generous sharing of their facilities during the rebuilding process. he new building was designed by architect Geof Pearson, a member of the congregation, and has been built by Stosius Constructions under the supervision of Hede Architects. For more information about the oicial opening of the new St homas’ Burwood Anglican Church, please contact Reverend Chris Appleby on 0422 187 127 or visit www.stthomasburwood.org.au Calvary, pausing six times, and then continuing on the way singing appropriate hymns. Over the years, as people from other member churches of the Burwood and District Inter-Church Council added this to their Easter acts of worship, it became necessary for Victoria Police to be involved, providing great assistance in traic control and closing of part of Station Street as the procession moved to St homas’s. Many people contribute to the organising of the Way of the Cross, but two names need to be recognised for their dedication – Ken Paten of St Scholastica’s, who has been the driving force in keeping the Way of the Cross going, and Des Dyson from St Benedict’s, who until recently turned up every year in his car to provide the P.A. system. Only once has the weather kept the Walk from going ahead, and even if residents along the route do not actively join in, they watch from their homes, so it is hoped a seed is sown. his year at 11am on Good Friday, March 29, people will again gather in the car park at St Scholastica’s – and everyone is welcome to attend. A tourist in Vienna is going through a graveyard when all of a sudden he hears music. No one is around, so he starts searching for the source. He inally locates the origin and inds the music is coming from a grave with a headstone that reads: “Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770–1827”. hen he realises that the music is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and that it is being played backwards! Puzzled, he leaves the graveyard and persuades a friend to return with him. By the time they arrive back at the grave, the music has changed. his time it is the Seventh Symphony and, like the previous piece, it is being played backwards. Curious, the men agree to consult a music scholar. When they return with the expert, the Fifth Symphony is playing, again backwards. he expert notices that the symphonies are being played in reverse order to that in which they were composed: the Ninth, then the Seventh, then the Fifth. By the next day the word has spread and a crowd has gathered around the grave. hey are all listening to the Second Symphony being played backwards. Just then, the graveyard caretaker ambles up to the group. Someone in the group asks him if he has an explanation for the music. “I would have thought it was obvious,” the caretaker says. “He’s decomposing.” Every child’s school holiday is different. Some children like to go on a road trip out into the country, some like to go on planes to places they have never been before, some like to spend all day at the pool, some like to go to friends’ houses. I love to spend time with my family during the school holidays. We went to Collingwood Children’s Farm, where we saw a real, working farm with cows, chickens, horses, sheep and some lazy farmyard cats lying around. We went to the zoo on a really hot day and some of the animals were sleepy; but it was peaceful and quiet, because there weren’t a lot of people there. One day we caught a ferry over to Williamstown and had fish and chips for lunch! We went swimming at the Pool and we went to the movies. We even had heaps of fun just staying at home! There are lots of things to do in Burwood during the holidays. My family went to the oval to play a twilight family cricket game with all our friends. We took a picnic and it was great! We rode our bikes and went for long walks. One day we rode on the tram, just for the fun of it! Next school holidays, I would like to go on a plane! I don’t mind where I go! It’s always important to remember that it’s not about the things you do or where you went, it’s about spending time with one another. But now the holidays are over and it’s back to school. I’m glad I’ve had a good break because I feel relaxed and ready for the year ahead! Hope you all have a great year. Centre for Child and Family Development Camberwell Director: Ruth Schmidt Neven PhD Consulting Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Psychologist The Clinic offers: •Under Fives Counselling •Adolescent Counselling •Parent/Family Consultation •Experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist for emotional, social and behavioural problems Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates Appointments and Informal Inquiries: Phone 9830-0422 www.childandfamily.com.au March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 17 Paul, Gus, Dave, Dylan, Sam, Ben, Dec & Graham We open 7 days a week: Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm Friday - Sat: 10am - 10pm Sun: 10am - 9pm 18 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 Burwood Village: Welcoming Old and New E njoy a wonderful Autumn with Burwood Village! We once again welcome the annual Burwood Village Autumn Festival. Be sure to join in this fantastic family day out on Sunday, 5 May, from 10am to 3pm. his year’s anticipated festival will bring even more excitement by delivering fantastic entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy. Join the excitement as we transform the Village into a beautiful, eye-catching wonderland that will relect the stunning colours of autumn beauty – burnt orange, crimson red and scorched yellow. If you or anyone you know would like to be involved in the festival in any way, please contact the Burwood Village Traders’ Association via email at [email protected]. Contributing to the festival is an excellent way to promote your community group and a rewarding way to fundraise. To ind out more about the festival, visit www.facebook.com/BurwoodVillage.com. Burwood Village is ever dynamic, and we welcome to the Village two new wonderful health service providers. Aloha Massage Retreat is now open for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a bit of pampering or a relaxing massage, this is the perfect place for you! Located upstairs at 1429A Toorak Road, the massage and spa retreat is a refreshing addition to the Village. Feel the calming atmosphere as you enter this hidden gem, and reward yourself with their signature Hawaiian-style massage that leaves you feeling as if you are lying on a beach in paradise. If you prefer a Swedish, sports or deep-tissue massage, they are available as well. For more information, call 9078 0009 or visit www.alohamassageretreat.com.au We also welcome Psychology 4 Life to their new premises in the heart of Burwood Village on the irst loor at 1395 Toorak Road. he practice ofers a caring and independent team of Melbourne psychologists providing counselling on which you can rely. With over 2000 clients in 12 years, each of the team of psychologists is trained and experienced in counselling individuals, couples, families, and even company employees in all aspects of emotional wellbeing and mental health. For more information visit www. psychology4life.com.au. Telephone 9889 6680 We understand Small Business General accounting Bookkeeping Tax preparation Elizabeth Dalton PNA Reg. Tax Agent 1423 Toorak Road (rear), Burwood Village, Camberwell 3124 Fax. 9889 1790 Email: [email protected] tax on trak.indd 1 5/11/2007 2:19:23 PM Celebrate this year with Burwood Village! Enjoy an exciting day of shopping and dining with us, and don’t forget to come down for some fun and frolicking for the fantastic Autumn Festival – after all, it’s about celebrating our community, and that means you! 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East Burwood Travel Pty Ltd Shop 6, Cnr Burwood Highway and Middleborough Rd East Burwood VIC 3125 email: [email protected] March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 19 Princes William & H by Kathy Clarkson ANZAC Commemoration Service Patriotic Area, Wattle Park (opposite Chalet) Sunday, 21 April, commencing at 1pm he Patriotic Area within Wattle Park is of great signiicance to the people of Melbourne and particularly those associated with the 24th and 7th Battalions of the 1st and 2nd A.I.F. his service will be very signiicant as it will mark the 80th anniversary of the planting of the Aleppo Pine, which is the oldest of the trees struck from seed from Gallipoli. It is not generally realised that the irst of the “Lone Pine” seedlings struck from seed brought back from Gallipoli by a member of the 23rd Battalion, is standing proudly in Wattle Park. Beside the Lone Pine is the clock tower monument, erected by Mrs Zilpah Bennett in memory of her son, Royden of the 7th Battalion, killed at Pozieres in 1916. his special service is being held by and on behalf of: • 24th Battalion (AIF) Association Inc. • 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion Assoc. • 7th Battalion (1939-45) Association • 2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion Assoc. • Hawthorn RSL Sub-branch • Melbourne Tramways Band • Parks Victoria Local residents and RSL members in particular, are invited to attend the service and if they wish, to place a loral tribute within the Patriotic Area. he service will be followed at 2.30pm by the Melbourne Tramways Band’s inal recital for its seventy-second annual season. he concert program, entitled “ANZAC Relections”, will involve both the brass and stage band ensembles and include favourites from the war years. For further information on the service or the concert, please phone Ed Bright, Secretary, Wattle Park Heritage Group, 97551475. The Lone Pine and clocktower in the Patriotic Area of Wattle Park 20 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 R emember Bev Brown (aka “Bat Woman”) and her Flying Fox shelter in Ashburton*? Well I had a phone call from her recently to invite me to come and see two baby wombats she was babysitting for a month. Named William and Harry, the two little baby boys were found orphaned in their mother’s pouch following separate fatal wombat accidents on our country roads. hankfully the 3-month old wombat babies were rescued and brought to safety, to be reared by hand until old enough to go it alone in the wild again, as their mothers had instinctively intended. Accompanying me were my two young granddaughters Alice and Martha, enthusiastic to meet the two little wombat boys. Only nine months old, little princes William and Harry were still spending most of their time either eating or sleeping. heir bed, a home-made “pouch” sewn together from old blankets, was where they snuggled up together just as if they were still in their real mother’s pouch. he two boys had become irm friends and were playful and healthy. Feeding time was like bottle-feeding a human baby. Mother’s milk is replaced by special Wombaroo milk formula as well as special feeding bottles and teats [the teat is made quite long and thin to imitate the mother wombat’s teat]. O ver the past three months, Ashburton shopping strip has welcomed to its ranks some new or returning members. he Bank of Melbourne has returned ofering internet and phone banking only, though it does sport a discrete ATM in its unusual lobby. We also boast another personal-care establishment, going under the name Cloud Care. his business ofers everything from relaxation to traditional Chinese massage. Your scribe hopes they will be able to carve a long-term future here. Our last newcomer is Via Nova, a footwear and accessories shop – worth a look for stylish shoes or an interesting handbag. It will be good if this shop can draw in some people from outside the immediate area. In he Arcade: all the occupants are operating at their respective cadence, but I must also report that there is still an empty shop. Our cake shop once again is ofering its wares to the public seven days a week, as it did some years ago. Your scribe hopes that it will prove good for the area. he Library: Ashburton library and the adjacent Neighbourhood House are undergoing major works, which has meant the demolition of the house and about a third of the library building; it is hoped that building works will start sometime soon. he library continues to operate under what must be diicult conditions for the staf (noise and dust, etc.). May the works produce the desired result! Harry: the Story of Two Baby Wombats Martha and Alice were lucky enough to each hold a human interaction for a good period before their release. wombat baby wrapped in a bunny-rug and feed them. What a happy ending to a tragic beginning for two Quickly William baby wombats. And, and Harry exhausted what a great time was the warm contents had by Alice and Martha of their bottles and while visiting Bev and her started falling asleep two little princes. Two (just like a human budding Bindis I’m sure! baby) and so were If you ind a wombat ready for bed again! injured on the road, Wake times saw always check if there is the two boys playfully a baby in the pouch. running around at he mother might not Bev’s place, chasing be alive but the baby each other or looking could be. For wounded for someone’s or orphaned animals: shoelaces to chew; Wildlife Victoria their favourite activity! Emergency (24 hr) So cute and full of 1300 094 535 energy, William and *Burwood Bulletin Harry would need Winter 2012 William, left and Harry closing in on a tasty shoelace another year before Postscript: Since the being released back writing of this story last into the wild. hey are already being trained to eat grasses year William and Harry are doing well. hey weigh over 7 and roots and would, as Bev said, make the transition kilos [they were only 500gms when rescued] and are now easily back into the bush once they reached about 25 in a shelter from where they will be “soft released” back kilos in weight and had been “wild up”, that is having no into the wild within the next few months. 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For further details contact the Secretary 9889 7509 or the President 9819 2741 March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 21 Burwood One from Day One T here was much anticipation when Kmart first opened its doors on 30 April 1969. Australians had not heard of such a retail format before, and this generated a very large amount of interest. Before the doors were opened for the first time, 5000 people were waiting outside. Forty-five minutes after they opened, the doors had to be closed owing to overcrowding. By the end of the day an estimated 40 000 people had been through the checkouts. Over the ensuing 40 years, the complex has gone through various changes, but none as grand as what you will find now. The major redevelopment, which started in 2010, is now complete and includes a new indoor shopping mall with two levels of undercover car parking, providing 50 percent of the total of nearly 1000 free car parking spaces. This mall includes the brand-new, large-format Coles Supermarket, as well as numerous new specialty and food outlets; also Aldi, The Reject Shop, Guardian Medical Centre and ReCreation Gym. In addition, there is a First Choice Liquor Superstore, with Hollywood International Buffet and Groove Train restaurants on top of this store. Plus there is the beautiful, new “Balcony” food court, which has an outdoor terrace overlooking both the Dandenongs and the city skyline. Shade umbrellas in the centre’s signature blue protect 22 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 customers from the sun. For a business meeting, Gloria Jeans has wi-fi and a large, conferencestyle table in the privacy of the rear of the café. The complex was renamed “Burwood One” in reference to its being the first Kmart to be built in Australia, as well as to the internal store code (1001) used by the store. But Burwood can really claim to be “the one” for variety, convenience, fresh food, choice, and the only “one” centre that shoppers in the area need. For more details on Burwood One retailers, what’s on and special offers, visit www.burwoodone.com.au or have your say on our Facebook page. See you at Burwood One! Open 7 days. Coles and Kmart are open 24 hours 7 days a week! Now that’s convenience!! We’re theone! Convenient shopping every day with easy access and FREE parking! SUPERMARKETS, DEPARTMENT STORE & LIQUOR ALDI Supermarket Coles Supermarket 9847 8300 First Choice Liquor 9210 5200 K Mart 8822 8200 K Mart Auto 8822 1618 Liquorland 9847 8380 EAT-IN & TAKEAWAY FOOD Combo’s Crepe Pizza Hub Gloria Jean’s Coffees Grill’d Groove Train Health Express Hollywood International Buffet Mocachino’s Nandos Red Pepper Mild n Spicy New Eastern Dragon Shuji Sushi FASHION Abby Rose Eloquence Fashion 9887 9412 9886 6674 9802 0362 9803 0887 9802 8858 9802 2283 9803 0846 9886 7199 9886 6842 9803 8888 9802 7753 9886 6068 9886 5134 FITNESS Re-Creation Health Club 9886 1110 FRESH FOOD Amfia Deli Bon Bons Bakery Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse H & K Meats Hongmart Iceage Seafood Wishbone Chicken 9802 2755 9886 6299 9802 1410 9887 9238 9886 7686 8806 1218 9803 7700 GIFTS, HOMEWARES & JEWELLERY Celine Jewellery 9802 8088 Eloquence Homeware 9886 5587 Free Choice Tobacco 0415 370 631 Rakuten 9887 8296 Photobarn 9802 0400 Reject Shop 9803 8255 Sugarland 9886 7730 Vogue Express Homewares 9886 9660 HAIR & BEAUTY Green Hair Nails Extension SERVICES & BANKING All World Travel Australia Post Bank of Melbourne Bright & Beautiful Drycleaners East Burwood Tattslotto Flight Centre MKC Repairs Shoe Guy TAB Video Ezy Vodafone Water Works Car Wash 9887 9238 9887 6522 9803 5086 9886 6777 9886 1212 9802 0333 9886 6655 9955 5600 9886 6181 9803 5503 9955 7200 9803 3975 9886 6668 9802 1403 9802 6699 9802 1101 8838 8836 BURWOOD EAST BURWOOD HIGHWAY BLACKBURN RD OPEN 24 HOURS MIDDLEBOROUGH RD Burwood One. Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. Tel: 9886 8388 www.burwoodone.com.au HEALTH & MEDICAL Guardian Medical Centre My Optometrist Origin Chinese Massage Quality Pharmacy Unity Dental 23 Glen Iris Pantry, Well-stocked for the Future by Alexandra Epstein A ny frequent visitors to Glen Iris will be familiar with the recently renamed Glen Iris Pantry. Formerly known as the Glen Iris Milk Bar, the general store and café is so popular it is now used as a selling point by many local estate agents. “A lot of real estate agents use us in local auctions. I’ve seen photos of my shop on billboards,” explains owner Chris Papagianis. Chris and his wife Fil purchased the business in November 1988. At the time the couple were newlyweds in their early twenties. Fil was initially reluctant, as her family all worked in retail, but the business provided the couple with the opportunity to be their own bosses. “We wanted to open up our own business. We didn’t want to work for anyone else,” says Chris. Since those early days the Glen Iris Pantry has undergone more than just a name change. Over the past 18 months, the premises has been renovated to accommodate an indoor eating area that includes a communal dining table and lounge area. he extra space has also allowed Chris and Fil to extend their inventory to include homeware, giftware and furniture. hese additions have proved popular amongst the locals, especially those trying to ind a quality, lastminute gift. Despite the many changes, there is one corner of the market not yet covered. Chris explains: “Whoever walks into this place, the irst question they ask is ‘Can we book a table for dinner?’” If all future renovations go to plan, Glen Iris Pantry should open for dinner by the end of this year. 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Hear Deborah Conway sing on Sunday 19 May at 2pm. Music at the Court House is a monthly music series held at Just Theatre in the historic surrounds of the Kew Court House. Tickets are $28 full and $23 concession, plus booking fee. Bookings and more information 8683 5500 or www.boroondara.vic. gov.au/music-courthouse . International Women’s Day Come along and hear from author Alice Pung, blogger Karen Andrews, columnist Leslie Cannold and poet Michelle Dabrwoski as they discuss women in Australia’s literary landscape, adding momentum to the gender agenda and the inequalities still to be addressed. Afternoon tea will be provided. This event is free and will be held on Friday 8 March from 3.15pm to 5.30pm at the Parkview Room at Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Road. Bookings are essential 9278 4753 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/iwd . Meet Shanaka Fernando – founder of Lentil as Anything. Shanaka Fernando is the author of Everybody deserves a place at the table. He has a unique perspective on food and advocates an inclusive, ethical approach to business and life. Come along to Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Road, on Friday 15 March at 2pm to hear Shanaka’s story. Meet Shanaka Fernando is part of the Page to Plate series of talks to be held across Boroondara’s libraries in March. Bookings are essential 9278 4666 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ libraries . Winterproof your home Learn how to keep your home warm in winter (and cooler in summer). Our expert presenter from the Alternative Technology Association will help you get your home ready for winter while giving some simple tips for saving energy and money all year round. Meet at Balwyn Library, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn on Saturday 20 April, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. This session is part of Council’s Living for our Future program – we run sustainability workshops every month. Your Boroondara Councillors Bookings are essential 9278 4011 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/livingfor-our-future . Gardiner Ward Cr Coral Ross 9835 7842 0438 005 225 George the conductor Glenferrie Ward Cr Steve Hurd 9835 7849 0417 708 182 These school holidays, acclaimed stand up mime Anthony Verity will entertain and delight as George the Conductor, a show packed with adventure, humour, romance and fun on Thursday 11 April at the Just Theatre at the Kew Court House, 188 High Street, Kew at 11am and 1.30pm. Tickets are $15 plus booking fee. Bookings 8683 5500 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ experts. Junction Ward Mayor Cr Jack Wegman 9278 4457 0438 011 665 Bellevue Ward Cr Jim Parke 9835 7840 0419 333 333 Cotham Ward Cr Judith Voce 9835 7841 0409 887 097 Lynden Ward Cr Heinz Kreutz 9835 7844 0438 006 656 Maling Ward Cr Jane Addis 9835 7845 0409 267 902 Maranoa Ward Cr Philip Mallis 9835 7846 0418 564 410 Solway Ward Cr Kevin Chow 9835 7847 0427 544 328 Studley Ward Cr Phillip Healey 9835 7848 0437 374 773 Contact the City of Boroondara Phone: 9278 4444 Email: boroondara@ boroondara.vic.gov.au Website: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/boroondara Facebook: www.facebook.com/ boroondaracouncil March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 25 Alamein Men’s Shed Opens Doors Professor David deKretser and Phil Dowles, Alamein Men’s Shed facilitator by Susan Webster O n Friday 23 November I attended the oicial opening of the Men’s Shed, which is now at the Alamein railway station. Professor David deKretser from the Monash University spoke about men’s health. Prof. deKretser, who is a former Governor of Victoria, is a supporter of the Men’s Shed Program. he Alamein Men’s Shed was developed under the direction of Jill Hitchcock, Executive Oicer of the Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre. In 2010 a refurbishment grant from the State Government was received to it out part of the station. It took two years of planning and hard work on the part of many individuals and groups to get the project completed. At the opening numerous certiicates were given out to those who helped. It was interesting to ind that many women were involved in driving this project. Prof. deKretser oicially opened the Men’s Shed by cutting through a piece of wood that was nailed across the doorway. hen we were all able to see through the new venue. It was bright and freshly painted, with work benches and tools, a kitchenette, storage and a toilet for the disabled. Men’s Shed gives men a place to meet, socialise, to make things and learn new skills. If you have any queries about the Alamein Men’s Shed, please contact the Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre, 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 9401. e. [email protected] web: www.alameinnlc.com.au We have moved! across the road to 184 Through Road Camberwell Telephone Systems Moves and Changes Hybrex and NEC Systems 9830 5250 soon u o y e e s to e p o H 1300 369 209 [email protected] Mob: 0419 419 622 Fax: 03 8610 1040 PO Box 1034 Ashwood Vic 3147 ABN 88 376 524 703 26 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 Come & celebrate 10th ANNIVERSARY our 10th anniversary in the new shop Dozen eggs FREE with every purchase over $30 Freshest Food Cnr Burwood Hwy & Middleborough Rd Burwood Purple Day A fter a successful Purple Day last year join the Epilepsy Foundation for “Purple Day for Epilepsy” on 26 March, as we raise awareness and funds to help people living with epilepsy. If you are interested in getting involved, but are not quite sure how – whether selling merchandise, hosting an event or simply “going purple” on March 26 – please contact our Purple Day team for more information on 8809 0666 or e. [email protected] Vale Roger Davis In Autumn 2012 the Burwood Bulletin ran a story about Mary Davis, one of the founders of the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria. We sadly announce that her son, Roger, who was also deeply involved with the Foundation, passed away on 9 November after a battle with stomach and liver cancer. hroughout his life, Roger did a lot of work with children. He was a fantastic carpenter until the end, and left everything he worked with to assorted charities. Roger is survived by his wonderful wife Marie, who will continue to support the foundation. He was 71. WHITE GOODS SPECIALISTS •Refrigerators •Stoves, Cook Tops, Wall Ovens •Rangehoods •Air Conditioners - Split box Supplied & Installed •Dishwasher •Washing Machines •Dryers •TV’s PHONE: 9885 8829 511 Warrigal Rd, Ashwood www.ashwoodbulk.com.au March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 27 L-R: John Matthews, Adrian Hotchin (B’dara Council), Annie Cohen, Rodina Nobbs, Marnie Rawlinson, Trevor Phillips (President). Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley by Kay Johnston I n 1990, after the South-Eastern Arterial and the Glen Iris Wetlands were completed, Malvern Council held a planting day and barbecue near the new wetlands. As a result, a public meeting followed and from this the group called “Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley” was born in 1991 and became incorporated in February 1992. We are a friendly environmental group of some 50 members dedicated to re-establishing indigenous plants in areas on both sides of Gardiners Creek, from Winton Road downstream to Toorak Road. Practically, though, we have concentrated our eforts on various projects from Winton Road in Ashburton to Great Valley Road, Glen Iris, and have worked particularly in Glenburn Bend Park, Glen Iris. We have a good range of gardening tools housed at the compound near the wetlands in Stonnington. Our weekly two-hour working bees are held on Wednesday mornings – 10am to 12 noon from May to September and 9am to 11am from October to April. Afterwards, we always have tea and a good chat. Sunday working bees are from 10am to 12 noon on the last Sunday of each month. Over 20 years we have got rid of lots of ivy, blackberries and other pesky introduced weeds, planted thousands of indigenous species and generally got a lot of pleasure from seeing the valley improving. It is great to see something you have planted growing into a beautiful tree, and people enjoying a pleasant park that you have helped create from a degraded and neglected area. Some of our projects over 20 years have been: obtaining a grant and building a bird hide near the middle lake in the Stonnington (Glen Iris) wetlands; making a “soak” 28 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 in Dunlop Street Reserve with landscape rock work and nature garden plots; planting a copse of bird-attracting Eucalyptus in Dorothy Laver East Reserve in memory of one of our foundation members, Lee Crofts; making a nature trail in Glenburn Bend Park; setting up a notfor-proit Gift Fund for which donations over $2 are tax-deductible; getting schools and other groups such as scouts, Tenix Solutions and Salvation Army Youth 300, involved with planting in the valley and erecting a notice board in Glenburn Bend Park. We have helped Boroondara Council Revegetation Oicer, Adrian Hotchin, with planting in Nettleton Park on a number of occasions. Some of our members have propagated plants for us and we have supported treeplanting days and Clean Up Australia Day. Our helpers come from a variety of suburbs, for many diferent reasons and diferent lengths of time. Over the years, we have had an unemployed artist, people doing community service orders, an English lady illing in time with us for a year, a chef, a Burnley horticultural student getting practical experience, students learning about native plants, and others coming when available on a Wednesday morning. A lady who was passionate about cleaning up Gardiners Creek pulled out things such as shopping trolleys, many balls and a golf bag full of golf clubs! We have made many good friends, learned about indigenous plants and over the years been able to see the results of our work maturing into beautiful areas of bushland. Our subscription is just $10 per annum per person or family, and hasn’t changed for the past 15 years. Our website is www.vicnet.net.au/~fogcv/ New helpers are always welcome and you don’t need any particular knowledge – just enthusiasm and a pair of gardening gloves. The Zonta Club T he Zonta Club of Waverley was established in 1978 and is part of Zonta International, a worldwide service organisation of executives in business and the professions working to advance the status of women. It was irst established in the USA in 1919 and here are over 33 000 members in more than 1250 clubs in 67 countries. Individual clubs initiate their own projects and fundraising activities within their local Zonta Board members 201 3 community. Zontians volunteer their time, talents and energy Membership is by invitation. To qualify for to this end; for example, locally they provide breastmembership, candidates must be – or have been care cushions to those who have had a mastectomy. – “actively engaged in a recognised business or Internationally, one million birthing kits have been profession in a decision-making capacity”. produced in Australia and distributed to hird Members of Zonta Waverley meet for dinner World countries. (with guest speaker) on the irst hursday of each THE CONTENTS OF A ZONTA BIRTHING KIT month (except January) at he Gateway Motel, 630 1m x 1m plastic sheet for the mother to lie on Blackburn Road, Notting Hill at 6.30 for 7pm. Do A piece of soap come and join us. 2 gloves 3 gauze squares Contact our President, Robyn Scholes, 9561 7178 3 cord ties or 2 clamps or Membership Chair, Pam Sloss 9808 2742 for Sterile scalpel blade. information and bookings. All contained in a small press seal plastic bag. For more information visit www.zontawaverley.org A Short history of Easter Easter Church Services by Susan Webster St. Scholastica’s Catholic Church 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood Ash Wednesday: 13 Mar Mass 11am and 7.30pm Stations of the Cross weekly 7pm Reconciliation: Tues 26 Mar 7.30pm Mass of the Last Supper: hurs 28 Mar 7.30pm (no morning mass) Good Friday 29 Mar: 11am Way of the Cross and 3pm he Lords’ Passion (no 8am mass) Easter Saturday 30 Mar Confession 9-10am (no 9am or 6pm Mass) Easter Vigil 7.30pm Easter Sunday 31 Mar masses 9am, 11am and 5.30pm Burwood Uniting Church Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris Sunday March 24: 10am Palm Sunday Worship Holy Week: 25–29 March. All Services 8pm Mon: Choral Relection; Tues: Meditation; Wed: Taizé Style Service; hurs: Maundy Service, HolyCommunion; Fri: 9.30am Good Friday Worship; Sun: 10am Easter Day Celebration Ashburton Uniting Church 3 Ashburn Gr. Ashburton Good Friday: a combined service with Ashburton Baptists, at Ashburton Baptist Church, at 9.30am. Easter Sunday: Easter worship at 10am. Hartwell Church of Christ Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd. Holy week Meditations, Sun 24–Sat 30 March 7–7.30 pm Good Friday Service 9.30am “Voices around the Cross” Easter Sunday: 10am T he Easter holiday has its roots in pre-Christian tradition. Early Christians adapted the Jewish Passover and pagan celebrations to mark their highest holiday of faith, in which the Old Testament prophecies were fulilled by the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. he ancient Anglo-Saxons worshipped “Eastre” (or “Ostara”), goddess of the Dawn and Spring; Eastre was also a fertility goddess. During the spring moon, or vernal equinox, tribal members would ofer seeds and coloured eggs on a fertility altar to please and appease the goddess. Christians transformed the word “Eastre” into Easter to mark the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection in the springtime (in the northern hemisphere). his timing was both historical and logical, as the Last Supper of Christ was actually a celebration of the Passover Seder, which also occurs in the spring. Since Early Roman times and before, people have regarded the egg as a symbol of new life. As a sign of Christian rebirth, the egg is ideal. What once appeared to be lifeless has sprung into new life. A bird hatching from an egg has been seen as a type of resurrection, even as Christ stepped out of the sealed tomb of death. In Greece, Easter eggs are dyed red to symbolise the shed blood of Christ. Elsewhere, eggs may be coloured in rainbow hues for festive fun. In many countries, children participate in Easter egg hunts. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 29 BuSInESS DIRECtORY Burwood Village & District Accounting & tAxAtion G H O’Brien & Assoc. Tax on Trak penFold motors Burwood 4 Burwood Hwy rear 1423 Toorak Rd 9808 4245 9889 6680 Acupuncture & nAturopAthy Joseph Ferraro B.Nat, D.Acu. 1337 Toorak Rd 9889 6777 AlterAtions & tAiloring Secret Style 1386 Toorak Rd 9078 4160 Automotive service & repAir Kryton Automotive 3 Alexander Dr 9888 8797 BAthroom & Kitchen Shelron Bathroom Centre 23-25 Burwood Hwy 9830 6111 BreAd mAKing - clAsses & supplies Mixing Bowl 1387 Toorak Rd 9889 1010 Shop 8, 1405 Toorak Rd 9809 1243 1350 Toorak Rd 9889 1111 cAKes The Cake Cafe cArpets Jagers Carpets 1 Church St 9808 6292 dAnce studio 13-15 Yertchuk Ave, Ashb 9888 3354 1341 Toorak Road 9809 1768 doctors -- generAl prActitioners 303 Warrigal Rd 400 Burwood Hwy 9808 3988 9888 8177 Burwood Plumbing 9 Tudor St 9808 7211 Kwik Kopy Printing Centre 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906 Exceland Camberwell Exceland Burwood J A Cain First National Mackintosh First National 1373 Toorak Rd 65 Station St 1156 Toorak Rd 1388 Toorak Rd 9889 1666 9888 8883 9805 2900 9889 2266 solAr energy equipment Solazone Solar Specialists 242 Warrigal Rd 9808 7337 1379 Toorak Rd 4 Burwood Hwy 9889 0061 9808 6922 Frank Bertucci Oates Rennick Associates 1380 Toorak Rd 9889 0500 sports And spinAl medicine Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 315 Warrigal Rd 9808 2130 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 5152 Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 Trent St, Glen Iris 1424 Toorak Rd 9889 5120 168 High St, Ashburton 9885 8818 trAvel Agent Allways Travel Service homeopAthic nAturopAthic services 9889 7889 supermArKet IGA Plus Liquor hAirdressing D’Alton Hairdressing 9888 8225 9808 9827 9889 4129 Fuel & Fodder Burwood Fuel & Fodder Creative Framing Framed & Hung 1408 Toorak Rd Fish & chips A&C Fish‘N Chippery 115 Highbury Rd 250 Warrigal Rd picture FrAming solicitors dry cleAning Care Fresh 9808 9827 reAl estAte dentist Dr Susan Schlicht Burwood Healthcare 250 Warrigal Rd printing & copying Burwood Neighbourhood House Azubel Dental 9889 0800 plumBing community house BDC Dance 1429 Toorak Rd photogrAphy Shot, Framed & Hung 1398 Toorak Rd www.audipenfold.com.au 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 70 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 www.penfoldholden.com.au 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333 21 Mc Intyre St 92681307 11-17 McIntyre St 1300 858 084 www.penfoldmazda.com.au 59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294 phArmAcy National Pharmacy 9809 4327 Butcher And gourmet Food products Carl’s Culinary Cuts Audi New Car Sales Used Car Sales Service & Parts holden New and Used Sales Service Parts mAZdA New and Used SalesService & Parts 9889 9835 lAndscAping supplies Decor Pebble (Aust) P/L 84-90 Highbury Rd 9888 9888 lAwnmower & gArden mAchinery sAles/servic Burwood Hwy Mowers Ashburton Mowers 33 Burwood Hwy 397 High St 9808 5370 9885 3199 1340 Toorak Rd 9889 4643 liquor store Burwood Cellars oFFice Furniture new & used Adco Ofice Furniture 119 Burwood Hwy 9808 4404 osteopAthy & physiotherApy Camberwell Spinal & Sports Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889 pAcKAging & Freight Pack & Send 1374 Toorak Rd 9809 4333 Burwood village & district directory As a service to the Burwood community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this Traders and Business Directory so that local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the Burwood area. The cost is $60 per annum, inc.GST. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be included in the directory should contact Robert Kay on 9836 5520 or email [email protected] 30 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 BuSInESS DIRECtORY Small & Home Business Art & design christine chappell design Art Textile Product Design and Manufacture, Fine Art and Web Design 12 Farleigh Ave, Burwood 3125 [email protected] http://christinechappell.com.au FireplAces photogrAphic equipment Australian mantlepiece 1372 Toorak Road, Camberwell Fireplace renovations and supplies – gas and wood. Accessories, ire sets and screens. Ph 9889 0866 or 0414 503 280 [email protected] shutter-Box 1163 Toorak Rd, Camberwell 3124 Photographic accessories, sale and servicing with repairs onsite. M–F 9–5, Sat 9–12noon Ph. 9809 4711, www.shutterbox.com.au E: [email protected] Audit Accounting tAxAtion ian grant FCA FCPA 13 Edwards Street, Burwood 3125 Ph: 9813 3599, Mob: 0418 317 818 Fax: 9813 2732 E: [email protected] Food sAFety speciAlists cAFes cafe on cleveland 3 Cleveland Rd, Ashwood 3147 Ph: 9888 3377 Open Tues–Fri, 7.30am–3pm Sat and Sun, 9am–3pm dAnce clAsses– Adult lindy hop swing At Ashburton & Mitcham Phone 0412 016 780 E: [email protected] www.lindyhop.com.au doctors Burwood healthcare 400 Burwood Hwy (cnr Middleborough Rd) General Practitioners, extended hours Ph 9888 8177 www.burwoodhealthcare.com.au by Jean Hadler C post oFFice the gourmet guardian pty ltd Suite 41, 125-127 Highbury Road, Burwood Phone 1800 FOOD SAFETY (1800 366 372) Mobile 0422 922 883 E: [email protected] Hartwell Post Ofice 1166 Toorak Road, Hartwell 3124 Ph: 9889 1132 Open M–F 9am–5pm, Saturday 9–12noon home mAintenAnce solicitors hire a handyman Painting, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Fencing, Plastering, Tilling. Rubbish removal. No job too small. Free Quotes. Ph 0425 852 535 7am-10pm man Around the house Carpentry repairs/replacements Weatherboards, fascias, decks, pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes Ph: Martyn 0407 477 740 AH/Fax: 9885 1150 Glen Iris Frank Bertucci 1379 Toorak Road, Burwood 3125 Ph: 9889 0061/68 Fax: 9889 0407 pAinter/ hAndymAn tax workshop Registered Tax Agents All types of Taxation Returns 6 Tooronga Court, Ashwood 3147 Ph: 9885 1435 or 0405 435 480 Fax: 9888 2224 indrans residential services A local business specialising in handyman work, painting and plastering. For an obligation-free quote, phone Jan on 0422 168 228 oates rennick Associates 4 Burwood Hwy, Burwood Ph: 9808 6922 Fax: 9808 2243 E: [email protected] tAxAtion ~ Café on Cleveland ~ afé on Cleveland is now back in business after a long break. You will ind the new owner, Janice Sloan, to be a warm friendly person who makes you feel welcome upon entering the café. Max, the son of a friend, is very well-qualiied to make you an excellent cup of cofee to go with your order, which may be sandwiches or cake. he carrot cake made by Janice is to die for. Janice spent the best part of 2011 redecorating the inside of the cafe, and with the help of friends and family she has made a courtyard at the rear surrounded with shrubs and small plants – an ideal place to relax in. he 1980s found Janice employed as a secondary school teacher before opening her irst café on the south coast of New South Wales, where she stayed for about six years before moving down to Victoria, where she spent time as an English teacher at Victoria University in Werribee before opening Café on Cleveland. For relaxation, Janice has the love of music. he hours at the café are long, opening for breakfast and lunch, 7.30am–3pm Tuesday to Friday and 9am–3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Janice would like the café to be a comfortable place where people can meet and enjoy each other’s company over a cup of tea or cofee. Yes, there is a high chair and children’s books available to keep children happy while mum relaxes. Janice and her two teenage sons, plus two cats and a dog, live in Mount Waverley quite close to the café in Cleveland Road, Ashwood. he café is also close to Ventura bus route, no. 734, from Glen Waverley to Glen Iris along High Street Road. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 31 Local Churches Baptist Churches Ashburton Baptist Church www.ashburtonbaptist.org.au 8 Y St, Ashburton. Rev. Rowena Curtis 9885 8210. Services: Sun 10am (incl. Kids’ Club) Thurs 7.15pm. e. [email protected] Balwyn Baptist Church Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills. Ph. 9836 9455. Sunday service 10am, followed by morning tea. Anglican Churches Anglican Parish of Box Hill www.anglicansboxhill.org.au St Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd. Services: Sun. 8am Eucharist, 9:30am Choral Eucharist. Sudanese: 1pm. Wed. 11am, Fri. 7.30pm. St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South Rev. Derek Jones 9890 2721 Sun. service: 10.30am. Eucharist. 3rd Sun. Family: 10.30am. Hall for hire. Ofice: Thurs 9.30am-2.30pm Ph. 9899 5122. Church of the Ascension www.ascensionchurch.org.au Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, East Burwood. Rev. Robyn Boyd. Services: Sun. 8am, 9.30am (children’s activities). Wed. 10am then study group. Playgroup Fri. 9.30am. Ph. 9802 4863. Box Hill Baptist Church Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill. Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby Ph. 9890 1275. Service: 10am Sun. or pop into Chapel on Station Gallery (front of church) open every day. Crossway Baptist Church www.crossway.org.au 2 Vision Dve, E. Burwood. Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson Ph. 9886 3700. e. [email protected] Sun. service & kids 8.45am, 10.15am, 11.45am. 6pm. Mandarin 9am, Cantonese 11am, Korean 1.15pm, Indonesian 4pm. East Camberwell Baptist Church Cnr Highield & Hunter Roads, East Camberwell. Pastor: Murray Hogg 9836 6063, Ofice 9830 4842. Indonesian Baptist Fellowship We meet on the corner of Whitehorse & Parring roads each Sunday at 4.30pm. Catholic Churches St Dunstans www.stdunstans.org.au 163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell. Rev. Helen Phillips 9809 0321. Sun. services: 8am and 9.30am. Thurs. Eucharist 11am, morning tea 10.30am. Wed. 10.30am, mainly music. St Benedict’s www.saintbenedicts.org.au 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood. Fr David Tremble. Ph. 9808 2492. Sun. Mass 6pm Sat. 10am, 5pm. Daily services 9am. St Faith’s www.stfaiths.org 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. Rev. Stephen Pash, 0403 273 486, 9889 2761. Sun. services 8am, 10am, 5pm (1st Sun.) Hall for hire. Church Ofice, 9889 5086. St Michael’s 268 High Street, Ashburton. Fr Hien Vu. Ph. 9885 2498. Mass: Sat 6.30pm, Sun, 9am, 10.30am. St Matthew’s 334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal Rd). Rev. Len Greenhall, Ph. 0413 874 281. Sun. Services: 9.30am, Holy Communion. St Oswald’s 6 High St, Glen Iris. Rev. Ken Hewlett 9885 1125. Sun. 8am Eucharist & Breakfast 10am Sung Eucharist. Wed. 10am Holy Communion. St Thomas’s Burwood www.stthomasburwood.org.au 44 Station St. Rev. Chris Appleby 9808 3250, 0422 187 127. Sun. 8.15am, 9.45am, 11.30am (Cantonese), 6.30pm ESL. 32 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 St Scholastica’s e. [email protected] 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood. Fr Jacob. Ph. 9808 1006. Daily service 8am, Sat 9am, 6pm Mass. Sun 9am, 11am, 5.30pm. Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm, 3rd Sat. Church of Christ Hartwell Cnr Milverton St & Highield Rd. Pastor: Anthony Risson 9889 3484. Sun. Service: 10am. Mount Waverley 280 Highbury Rd. Int. Pastor: Andrew Boutro Ph. 9808 1613. Worship Sun. 10.30am. Infants: playgroups, crèche. Preps/primary: weekly activities, gymnastics, craft. Men’s & women’s fellowship groups. Bible study for all ages. Community Notices Local Churches Presbyterian Churches Other Denominations Ashburton Presbyterian Church High St & High Street Rd Junction, (near Warrigal Rd). Sun. service 10.15am, Sunday school & crèche 10.30am. Edge Church Melbourne www.edgechurch.com/Melbourne/ 17 Evans St, (cnr Evans & Duffy sts) Burwood. Pastor: Danny Guglielmucci 9888 7466. Sun Service 10.30am. Burwood Chinese Presbyterian Church Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson sts. Rev. Dr John Elnatan Ph. 9801 7645. Sun. service at 11am. Hua En Tang Southern Church Christian Chinese Church, 1 Electra Ave, Ashwood. Ph. Thomas 0438 588 308. Services: English Youth: Sat. 7pm, Chinese: Sun. 10am, Sunday School: 10am. Uniting Churches Ashburton Uniting Church 3 Ashburn Grove. Rev. David Fotheringham. 9809 1795. Sun. Worship & Sunday School 10am. For youth activities and small group programs, contact David. Burwood Heights Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. Rev. Ojitha Goonetilleke Ph. 9803 7631. Sun. services: 9.30am & 6pm (informal service). Burwood Uniting Church Cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris. Rev. Peter Welsh 9888 9435. Ofice, 9808 2284. Services: Sun. 10am Worship & children’s program. Taizé Style Service 8pm, 4th Wed. Hall/rooms avail. for hire. Ph. Pam 9809 2917. Melbourne Calvary Church (Korean Congr.), Pr Choi, Sun. 2pm. glen Iris Road Uniting Church & Community Centre www.glenirisuniting.org.au 200 Glen Iris Rd. Rev. David Carter. Ofice 9885 8219. Sun. service 10am. BBQ & Communion 1st Sun. e. [email protected] St James Uniting Church 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South. Rev. Paul Voumard. Sun. service 10am, Communion on 1st Sun. St Luke’s Uniting Church Mt Waverley 94 Essex Rd. Ofice 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880. Sun. Worship & Sunday School 9.30am. Fun at Five: 5pm 3rd Sun: craft, song & light meal for all ages. Young people (15-30 yrs) meet informally fortnightly. Ph. David 9807 3630. City Edge Church www.cityedgechurch.com.au Meet at Deakin University, Burwood. Ph. Tony 0449 254 249 We are from different age groups & cultural backgrounds seeking New Testament Christian living to the Glory of God. Christian Science Church Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, Camberwell. Services: Sun. 10.15am, Wed. 8pm. Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley. Services: Sun. 9.30am, Wed. 7.30pm, 8pm. Ph. 9807 1688. The New Christian Church 426-434 High St Rd, Mt Waverley www.newchurch.org.au Rev. Chris Skinner 9888 2850. New look at the Bible & spirituality. Spiritual Growth & discussion groups. Sun. Service 10.30am. The Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org.au/camberwell 7 Bowen St, Camberwell. Sun. services: 9.30am, 11am, 6pm. Sunday School 11am-12.15pm school terms only. Oficers: Majors Brian and Jenny Pratt 9889 2468. Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melb Inc.) www.unitymelbourne.org.au 4 Renown St, Burwood. Rev. William Livingston Ph. 9889 8503. Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers, 10.30am Sun. Personal & Spiritual Development classes. e. [email protected] Wattle Park Chapel 234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill Sth. Pastor: John Reeder. Ph. 9808 2728. e. [email protected] Services: Sun. 10am. Bilingual: English & Chinese 2pm. • Community Notices Index LOCAL CHURCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-3 ART & CRAFT, HOBBIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 BOWLINg CLUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 CHILDREN’S ACTIvITIES AND CHILDCARE . . . . . . . . . 35 COMMUNITy & SPECIAL INTEREST gROUPS . . . . . . . 35-6 DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 EDUCATION / SELF IMPROvEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Become a Citizen Advocate * Be a spokesperson for someone with an * * intellectual disability Join a great program and use your skills and life experiences to make a difference Time Required? Flexible to suit your life. Contact Donna or Dale to find out more 9859 9421 or email: [email protected] FRIENDSHIP AND ACTIvITy gROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . 38 gARDENINg/ FLORAL ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 HEALTH AND SUPPORT gROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 HISTORy gROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 MUSIC & THEATRE gROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 COMMUNITy SHOPPINg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 MARkETS, FETES & FESTIvALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 vOLUNTEERINg OPPORTUNITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 COMMUNITy CENTRES & ACTIvITIES . . . . . . . . . . 44-5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 33 Community Notices • Art & Craft, Hobbies The Abbey girls of victoria Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Club based around Elsie J. Oxenham’s books. Love old schoolgirl novels? Meet for lunch, afternoon tea, some English dancing. Ph. Margaret 9898 4369. Ashburton Seniors Art group Fri 10–12, Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St . Develop skills with friendly group. Pursue projects with our art group leader. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. Australian Model Railway Assoc. vic. 92 Wills St, Glen Iris (Mel. 59 J8) Ph: 9885 7034. www.stonningtonvalleyrailway.blogspot.com.au Social meetings 2nd Thurs monthly. Large HO scale layout & garden railway. All welcome. Australian Philatelic Society Memorial Homes Hall, 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Meets bi-monthly. Interesting displays at all meetings. Visitors & new members welcome. Ph. John 9889 1385. Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of victoria SFDAV meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, on 4th Sun. catering to needs of folk & decorative artists. www.sfdav.com.au The Travelogue Club at Camberwell Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd. Meets 2pm last Fri. Seniors & retirees interested in photography & travel. Spend an hour with guest speakers who share their travel experiences. Ph. 9889 7509. Waverley Arts Society Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres. (opp. station). Meets 7.30pm, 3rd Wed. Professional artist demos at meetings. Tuition includes Life Drawing, Portraiture, Dec. Art. Children’s classes school terms. Also a Contemporary Art Group. Waverley gem Club www.waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home Local club with wide range of lapidary activities. We teach gem cutting and silversmithing & have a mineral group. Training at Mt Waverley. Ph Gwen, 9808 7510 or 9830 8046. Waverley Scale Modellers Club Box Hill Art group Inc. http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhag/ Non-proit group. Flexible classes for beginners & experienced artists in oils, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, printmaking, life drawing. Highly qualiied tutors. Ph. Eric 9884 0670 or 0424 775 540. Box Hill Handweavers & Spinners Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Non-proit group; women & men meet weekly to share spinning, weaving & allied crafts’ knowledge. Ph. Margaret 9898 1474. Camberwell Camera Club www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au RSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd (Mel. 59 K2) Meets 8pm on 4th Mon. Speakers, competitions, outings. Ph. Gaynore 9818 6601. Wadham House, 52 Wadham Pde, Mt Waverley (behind library). Meet on 2nd Tues, Feb-Dec, 7.30pm–10.30pm. Non-proit community organisation for Scale Model builders. Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry group www.poeticachristi.org.au Poets with a Christian ethos meet 2nd Sat. monthly 2–5pm. Guest poets lead workshops. New members welcome. Ph. Jean 9890 5885. • Bowling Clubs Ashburton Bowls Club New & experienced bowlers invited to join 1-3 Samarinda Ave. Ph. Peter 9802 1660, or David 9560 9598. Bennettswood Bowling Club Craftworkers Social Club Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St. Bring a craft project, share ideas, resources. Chat over a cup of tea. All skill levels & ages welcome. $2.50 a session, $7 annual fee. Every 1st, 3rd or 5th Wed. 10am–1pm. Ph. BNH 9808 6292 or Cathy Weaver 9808 4069. Needlework Tapestry guild of victoria Inc. Meet at The Box Hill Community Arts Centre. A warm welcome to all interested in stitching to attend a meeting. Sat. 10am–3pm, 2nd Wed. 11am–3pm, 3rd Wed. 7pm–10pm. Ph. Anne 9728 3256. 34 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 Come and join us 179 Station St, Burwood. Regular Open Days. Ph. 9808 4373. Burwood District Bowls Club Burwood Reserve, Warrigal Rd, Glen Iris. Ph. 9889 5931. New and experienced bowlers welcome. Exc. grass greens. Free coaching with competent coaches. Open pennant Tues/Sat. Social bowls Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat; summer & winter. Camberwell Central Bowls Club Cnr Bowen and Trumper Sts. Regular & occasional bowls. Sat & Tues pennant. Free coaching! We bowl all year on grass greens. Facilities for hire: barefoot bowls & social functions. Ph. 9889 4456. www.ccbc.candyit.net Community Notices • Children’s Activities and Childcare • Community & Special Interest groups Box Hill South Neighbourhood House Ashwood–Mt Waverley Lions Club 47 Kitchener St. Ph 9898 8270. Childcare and 3yo Activity groups: Small groups (max 12); support for gradual separation; qualiied staff members. 3yo activity group: Mon 9.15am–12.15pm; Childcare: Tues & Wed 9.15am–12.15pm. Lionsville Hall, 100m into Lionsville Senior Cits. Village, 88 Winbirra Pde, Mt Waverley. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed at 7.30pm. Ph. Heather 0407 813 979. Association of Independent Retirees, Melb Eastern Camberwell Childcare Association Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd. Activity Group Wed. 12.45pm–3.15pm. Supervised Activity Group for toddlers & pre-schoolers. All sessions run by experienced staff. Ph. Anne Marie 9889 6002. 1st Fri. at 10am. Senior Citizens Centre, Silver Gr, Nunawading. Aust-wide voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for retirees fully or partially self-funded. Guest speakers. Visitors welcome. Ph. 9874 3143 or 9894 1989. Association of Independent Retirees, Melb Sth East St Faith’s 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. Church Ofice Ph. 9889 5086. Wednesday Playgroup 10.30am. 2nd Mon. at 2pm. Odd months Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres (Mel. 61E2); even months Alvie Hall, cnr High Street Rd & Alvie Rd (Mel. 61D11). Membership open to self-funded retirees or part pensioners. Staffed by volunteers. Ph. 9803 4563, 9807 7663. kids Club at St Thomas’s St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood. Every Thurs, 3.30–6.30pm, $5, dinner included. Suit school age up to Year 6. Ph. Heather 0416 256 485. Australian Institute of genealogical Studies Inc. 1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn. Ph 9877 3789. Family history research centre open 5 days pw to members & visitors. e. [email protected] or www.aigs.org.au St Luke’s St Luke’s Uniting Church, 94 Essex Rd, Mt Waverley. Pre School: Ph. 9807 9710. Playgroups at St Luke’s: Melissa 0409 330 347. St Matt’s Cats Christian playgroup for carers & tots - St Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr High St and Warrigal Rd, Ashburton. Thurs. school terms 10.30am-12.30pm. Volunteers needed with the little ones! Ph. Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952. Uniting Care Connections St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, Forsyth Hall, ADVERT BURWOOD BULLETIN 1201 FOR Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth (Mel. 61 C3) Playgroup: Mon 10–11.45am. Ph. Margaret 9808 5657. Kindergarten 3yo: Thurs/Fri; 4yo: Mon/Tues/Wed. Ph. 9808 4495. Australian Shareholders Association 3rd Tues, 10am, Feb–Nov, Wheelers Hill Library, cnr Jells & Ferntree Gully Rds. ASA campaigns for improving inancial knowledge of members & shareholders generally. Investment speakers at most meetings. Visitors welcome. Ph 9885 7166. Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus Club 1st Thurs. 10am–12noon. Manchester Unity Hall, 8 Main St. (Mel. 47 K12) We welcome new lady members (semi or full retirees). Speakers, theatre & ilm/luncheon mornings, outings, monthly luncheons, coffee mornings. Ph. Yvonne 9890 4316. Camberwell & District National Seniors 3rd Thurs. 10am. Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dve. Meet new friends, enjoy guest speakers. $4 with refreshments. Ph. Don 9833 4514. Camberwell Ladies Probus Club 1st Tues 10am. Evergreen Senior Citizens Club, Talbot Ave, Balwyn. Guest speakers, monthly day trips, cinema visits, card groups. New members welcome. Ph. Colleen 9836 4383. Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch Chartered Accountants Financial Planners Insurance Brokers We provide a unique blend of professional services that enables our clients to plan, build, manage and protect their wealth and assets www.lanyonpartners.com.au 1st Mon. 1.30pm. 403 Camberwell Rd. Guest speakers. From May-Nov, soup & sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to meeting. Ph. 9882 5580. Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn Sth 4th Wed. 1.15–3pm. Inala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd. Social contact & friendship for retirees. Guest speakers, lunches, trips. New members/guests welcome. Ph. Barry 9803 3130. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 35 Community Notices Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc. Probus Club of Ashburton Inc. 1st Wed. 9.45am–12noon. The Whitehorse Club, 298-336 Burwood Hwy, E. Burwood (Mel. 62 B7). For retirees or semi-retirees. Guest speakers, ilm/luncheons, etc. Easy parking or catch #75 tram. New members & guests welcome. Ph. Allan 9808 3550. 2nd Wed., Ashburton Bowling Club, 1-3 Samarinda Ave. Easy parking. Friendly club with fellowship emphasis. Enquiries welcome from retirees or semi-retirees. Guest speakers, lunches, social events, holidays, day trips. Ph. Bob 9822 2064. Combined Probus of Whitehorse Inc. 1st Wed. 10am. Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St. Mixed club with speakers & activities. New members welcome. No joining fee, annual fee $40. Ph. Judith 9885 1444. 1st Mon. 10am–12noon. Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill. Easy access parking. New members welcome. Speakers, day trips, theatre, dine-outs, cards, getaways. Ph. Margaret 9884 8482 or Evelyn 9762 2468. Crossroads victoria Burwood Heights Branch Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons – Meets 3rd Sat. Burwood Heights Uniting Church. Interdenominational, churchbased, leisure activities for disabled people. Ph. 9808 3677. Probus Club of Chatham (Camberwell and Districts) Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Professional women & men who enjoy helping the community & sharing fun times. Join us for breakfast – no charge for irst 2 visits. Breakfast 7.30am on Wed. at Box Hill Golf Club. Ph. Don 0411 149 459. Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills 1st Mon. 10am. Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. New members welcome. Ph. Margaret 9509 9585. Meets Tues. 6.45 for 7pm, Box Hill TAFE Nelson Campus. A community service club. Friendship & guest speakers. Ph. 0450 472 723. Ladies Probus Club of Blackburn South Inc. Waverley kiwanis Club 3rd Tues. 10am-12noon. Avenue Church Fellowship Hall, The Avenue. Range of speakers, outings & activities. New members welcome. Ph. Helen 9890 8939. Meets for dinner 2nd & last Wed. 7pm at Le Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd, Syndal. A Community Service Club. Ph. Stephen 0408 357 050. Lions Club of Boroondara Central Waverley Retirement Activities group Club Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd. Men & women of all ages meet 1st Wed. 6pm for 6.30pm start for friendly dinner & business meeting. Ph. Pauline 9836 0541 or Margaret 0409 389 927. Umbrella organisation for 30+ leisure activity groups for ‘over 50s’ in Monash/Glen Waverley area. Non-proit, community-based, run by volunteers, supported by Monash City Council. Join WRAG, meet new friends. Visit www.wrag.org.au, e. [email protected] Lions Club of Boroondara gardiners Creek 3gDR 95.7 FM Business Mtgs: Craig Family Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, 2nd Mon. 7.30 for 8pm. Dinner Mtgs: Hawthorn Club, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 4th Mon. 7 for 7.30pm. Ph. Jenny 9885 2682 or 0419 880 616. Golden Days Radio - If you enjoy nostalgic music from the ’30s to the ’60s, tune in 7.30am-11pm daily. Check program guide online or in The Age Green Guide. www.3gdr.asn.au Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc. Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. - Tune in for the best local info & music programs. Free publicity for local non-proit orgs. Promote meetings, functions, activities. Become a sponsor/ member/ presenter/ volunteer. Ph. 9285 4846. 3wbc.org.au Hawthorn Ladies Probus Club 1st Fri. 10am–12noon. St James Uniting Church Hall, 1201 Riversdale Rd. Guest speakers, day tours, ‘ilm & lunch’. Retired or semi-retired & like to make new friends? Ph. John, 9808 8054. Men’s Probus Club of glenferrie 3rd Fri. 10am–noon. Kew Heights Sports Club, 397 Barkers Rd, Kew. Speakers, activities, social events. Joining fee $40. New members welcome. Visit us this month. Ph. Peter 0417 554 841. Monash Men’s Shed 77 Bogong Ave, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley. Open Mon-Fri 9:30am–1:30pm. Activities for men of all ages: woodworking, leadlighting & more; Drop in for a chat & a cuppa. e. [email protected] Ph. 9561 8557. 36 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 3WBC: 94.1 FM Whitehorse Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. Inc. Voluntary support group for ratepayers & residents seeking accountability in municipal affairs & governance. Become a member & support community interests. Ph. Peter 9874 0784 e. [email protected] Zonta Club of Waverley Inc www.zontawaverley.org Business & professional women committed to community service, promotion of peace, professional status of women. Mthly dinner (speaker) 1st Thurs. Gateway Motel, 630 Blackburn Rd, Notting Hill, 6.30 for 7pm. Ph: Pam 9808 2742 or Beverley 9560 4469. Community Notices • Dance • Education / Self Improvement Australian Colonial/Heritage Dancing Baha’i Community of Boroondara Melb. Colonial Dancers, Ashburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Gve. Mel. 60 D10, near Station. 3rd Thurs. 7.30–10pm plus supper. Cost $6, Members $5. Twice yearly 8 week beginner classes, $70/50. Ph. Coral 9885 6109. e. [email protected] Inspirational words/music: Sun. 11am. Hidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Soul Food: 1st Sun. 10.30am Village Roadshow Theatre, Melb State Library, Entry 3 LaTrobe St. Baha’i Faith Intro @ Hidden Words. Fri Night: Ph. 9815 2020. Ballroom Dancing Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. Mon 3–4pm, $5. Learn the elegant art of ballroom & New Vogue dancing. No experience required; all seniors welcome. Box Hill Ballet Association Inc. www.boxhillballet.com Ph. 9434 3368. Non-proit, community organisation. Classical ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Tap, Folk, Wu Tao. Classes at BHBAC & ‘The Studio’ (median strip, Whitehorse Rd, opp. Town Hall). Students 4yo – adult. Supported by City of Whitehorse. Broadband for Seniors Samarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts free Broadband for Seniors Kiosk for 50s+. Learn to stay in touch! Volunteers provide tutoring & assistance. Kiosk hrs: Tues 10am–noon, Wed 10.30am– 12.30pm, Sat 10am–noon. Ph. 9885 0062. Boroondara Toastmasters www.boroondara.toastmasters.org.au/ Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7.45pm. Conidence & self-development through public speaking. Ph. 9888 8061 Dance for Fitness www.bhcac.com.au Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Ph. 9895 8888. Mon, 1.30–2.30pm. Have fun & get it at the same time! Low impact informal dance class for those who don’t like the gym. Computer Savvy Seniors Want to learn computer basics? Free seniors’ peer training, no exp. required. Learn internet, email, word processing. Can be held at home, a Boroondara library, an aged care facility. Ph. Ellen 9278 4674. e. [email protected] English Country Dancing Bennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Tues 8pm–10pm, $5. Think “Pride and Prejudice”! All dances are taught, partners not necessary, individuals welcome. Flat-soled shoes rec. (not rubber soled). Ph. George 9890 5650. glen Iris Toastmasters Line Dancing Power Talk International Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. Mon 2–3pm & Fri 9.30–10.30am, $5. Come & join in the bootscootin’ - easy & fun - with the fabulous Thunderbird Line Dancers. All seniors welcome. Increase your self conidence in speaking in public, giving presentations, leadership skills. Supportive, stimulating atmosphere. Meets 7.30pm 2nd & 4th Wed. in Balwyn. Visitors welcome. Ph. Lyn 9857 4764. Round Dancing University of the Third Age ‘Rosella Rounds’ meet Fri. at Forest Hill. Begin. 6.30–7.30pm. Adv. 7.30–9.30pm. Learn individual ballroom dance steps then put them together to dance around the room. Singles, couples, seniors welcome. First lesson free. Ph. Fiona 9802 5087. www.u3ahawthorn.org.au 26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris. Ph. 9821 0282. Educational & creative courses for retirees or semi-retirees. 90 courses/activities: history, current affairs, languages, science, Tai Chi. Held M-F. Low annual fee. Ph. 10.30am–1.30pm M–F. Glen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd. Improve communication and leadership skills. Ph. Anna 9839 4195, Mike 0407 509 048. Scottish Country Dancing Box Hill & District Scottish Society, Hartwell Church of Christ, cnr Highield Rd & Milverton St. Mel 60 E5. Tram #75, Stop 53. Tues. Mar-Nov 7:30-9:30pm. Social dance 4th Tues. $7. Free intro: 12 Mar. No dancing exp. necessary. Wear lat, soft shoes. Waverley Communicators Craft Room, Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres. Learn to speak conidently. Ph. Heather 9576 8790, Jeff 9700 5297 www.itcwaverley.org.au, e. [email protected] Welsh Dance Classes Christ Church Hall, 1 The Avenue, Surrey Hills. Mel 46 H11. 2-4.30pm Sun afternoons monthly. Admission $7 donation. Ph. Ian 9878 2414. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 37 Community Notices • Friendship and Activity Groups Ashburton Support Services Coffee & Cake Club Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St. Ph. 9885 3815. Over 55? Mon, Wed. mornings or Thurs. afternoons drop into ASSC. Staffed by volunteers; “barista” coffee, teas, biscuits & cakes. $2.00 per cup & $2.00 for cake or biscuits. Fitness and Fun 296 High St, Ashburton. Over 50s get it & have fun! Early Bird Exercise, Gentle Exercise to Music, Line Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Steady on Your Feet (falls prevention), Tai Chi. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. www.ashburtonsupport.org.au golden Age Senior Citizens Centre Boroondara Life Activities Club Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. Mon: table tennis, swimming, card games, billiards. Tues: card games. 1st Wed: golf, lunch. 1st & 3rd Thurs: table tennis, scrabble. Fri: day trips, dancing. Dine Out every six weeks. Ph. 9889 7458, 9836 8027. Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc. Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd. Ph. Shirley 9890 4979. Mon: Exercise, cards, snooker, bingo 1.45pm. Tues: MahJong, Wed: snooker, MahJong. Thurs: snooker, Fri: cards, snooker, concert or speakers $5. Lunch M–F 12 noon. Annual Sub $10. Burwood Community Centre Burwood Uniting Church, cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St. Open Wed. 1.30pm–3.30pm. Company & entertainment in caring atmosphere. All welcome. Ph. Dorothy 9808 2200. 47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley. Mon–Thurs, 9.30am–3pm.Open to people 55+. Carpet bowls, cards (Solo & 500), craft, table tennis, snooker, scrabble. Monthly outings. Ph. 9807 7003. golden Wattle Day Club East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Dve. Thurs 10am. 40 regular members from Ashburton to East Malvern. New members welcome. Ph. Pat 9807 4994. Home League (Women’s group) Salvation Army Camberwell Corps, 7-11 Bowen St. (Mel. 59 K3) Enlightenment, encouragement. Guest speakers, bus trips, musical mornings, brunches. Thurs: morning tea 10am, meeting 10.30am. $1 pw. Ph. Jane 0414 451 228, The Corps 9889 2468. Lac viet Seniors Performers group Presbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Street Rd, Ashburton. Meet 2nd Tues at 10.30am. Ph Cathy 9808 4069. Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St. Senior Vietnamese Social Group meets Tues. 10.30am-5pm. Exercises, singing group, lunches, dancing group, table tennis. All welcome Ph. Fay or Yen 9885 3815. Burwood Evening vIEW Club Monash Croquet Club Voice, Interests and Education of Women Meets 2nd Wed. 7pm, Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill Sth. Dinner & guest speaker. Visitors welcome. Ph. Theresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867. Electra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood. Social & competitive play in friendly atmosphere. Beginners’ lessons. Ph. Jean 9803 3433. e: [email protected], www.croquetvic.asn.au Burwood Ladies Social group Nieuw Holland Social Club Burwood Country Women’s Association Come meet new people & plan outings over tea or coffee. Fortnightly Tues at 1pm, Ph. 9808 6292. Burwood RSL 11 Hyslop St. Ph. 9889 6283. Mon & Thurs noon-4pm for social snooker games. Tues: Comp. Billiards & snooker. Visitors & new members welcome. Sec: Damian 9809 5502 or 0403 920 790. Camberwell Senior Citizens 405 Camberwell Rd. For info: (Mon & Thurs) Ph 9882 6947, or Debbie 9808 3019. Dog Training Dorothy Laver Reserve East, Saxby St, Glen Iris. Socialisation, obedience training, agility classes - puppies to advanced, all breeds. Training 9am Sun. Joining fee $50, annual fee $40. Excellent instructors. Ph: Barbara 0419 654 330. 38 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 For Dutch speaking persons & their partners - Group for 50s+ meets Thurs. 9.30am–1.15pm, Blackburn Senior Citizens Club, ‘The Pines’, Central Rd (near station). Ph. Inge 9877 1523. victorian Button Collectors’ Club Burwood Heights Uniting Church, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East (Mel. 61 K7)Meets 2nd Tues 8pm. Visitors welcome. www.vicbuttonclub.com.au Ph. Anthony 9728 3663 or Margaret 9783 6679. War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association Burwood branch. Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop Sts. 4th Wed. 1pm. Speakers, demos & outings. Ph. Thelma 9808 5568 or Noni 9889 7458. Community Notices • Gardening/ Floral Art Ashburton Floral Art group Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Gr. Demonstrations, helpful hints & friendship. Meets 3rd Mon. 12.30pm until Nov. Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session. Ph Hazel 9802 4462. Barinna garden Club, South Blackburn Meets 2nd Wed. 1.30pm. Ph Margaret 9890 6448. Box Hill Floral Art group Pavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks Football Club (cnr Middleborough & Whitehorse rds). Meets 1st Thurs. at 11am, demos at 1pm. All welcome; free demos by loral artists. Garden Group 3rd Tues. 10am. Ph. 9808 6080. Camberwell Morning garden Club Chambly, 405 Camberwell Rd. Ph. 9890 7878. Meets 2nd Thurs. Feb–Nov, 9.45am–noon. Expert speakers, morning tea. Meet like minds. Annual sub $10. Day trips. Camellia victoria www.camelliasvic.org.au East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd. Meets 2nd Wed. (March–Nov) at 8pm. BOX HILL BALLET ASSOCIATION INC. Est.1951 A0003254J Principal: Jan Turner * CLASSICAL (Cecchetti Method) * JAZZ TAP V.C.E. DANCE * INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE for adults * CREATIVE MOVEMENT for Pre-Schoolers * WU TAO Day & Evening classes for Adults Adult Beginner classes available in all styles Classes for boys & girls aged 4 to Adult ENROLLING NOW FOR 2013 A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ORGANISATION Proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse Enquiries & Enrolments 9434 3368 [email protected] www.boxhillballet.com Chrysanthemum Show Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall (Mel 61, K7) Saturday 4 May 1pm–5.30pm & Sunday 5 May. 11am–4pm Amazing blooms at the Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria’s annual show. Entry $3. Flowers for sale. Enquiries: 9898 5458. Chrysanthemum Society of victoria Inc. Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Blackburn Rd & Burwood Hwy (opp. KMart) Meets 2nd Sat. at 2.30pm (exc. July). Specialist society for cultivation of Chrysanthemums, primarily to exhibition standards. Ph. 9898 5458. Waverley garden Club Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres. Ph 980 3507. Meets at 8pm, 1st Fri. Guest speakers, trading table, friendly atmosphere. Waverley garden Club Floral Art group Mt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres. Meets 3rd Tues. at 7.45pm. Floral Workshops: Free demos by leading loral art designer. Join our regular workshop. Prospective members welcome. Ph. Elizabeth, 9560 4804, Maree, 9887 2074. Ater 19 years of cleaning an entire school every day we no longer have the contract. his leaves ive workers with no job so we are looking for cleaning work! WAVERLEY HELPMATES Employing people with disabilities Cleaning Employment Enterprise *** Halls Churches Club Rooms Windows Sports centre Oices *** Our workers are trained, supervised to do a great job and provide their own equipment. We are looking for work during normal business hours. For a great, reliable and regular service Phone 9807 1155 12-16 Mavron Street, Ashwood March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 39 Community Notices • Health and Support Groups Al-Anon Support Group for family and friends of alcoholics Meets Mon. 10.30am in the hall at rear of Wesley Uniting Church, cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Box Hill. Anxiety Recovery Centre victoria (ARCvic) Obsessive Compulsive & Anxiety Disorder Support Group Boroondara Community Health Centre, 378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn (old PO Bldg by Town Hall). Enter off Kent St. (Mel. 45 D10). Meets 1st/3rd Tues 7.30pm. Family & carers welcome. e. [email protected] Ph. 9886 9233. Helpline: 9886 9377. Betting On A Better Life! Concerned about your, or someone else’s, gambling? MonashLink Community Health project: Ashburton-Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal area. Lots of activities. Ph. Judy 0426 245 897 or 1300 552 509. e. [email protected] Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club Eley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood. Mel 61 H5. Meets Mon. 9.30–11.30am. Friendly Weight Loss Support. Over 300 clubs Victoria-wide, our not-for-proit weight loss club can help you. Ph. Rene 9874 4043. Boroondara Lupus Support group Maggie and Clare are happy to talk to anyone needing some support and/or information regarding lupus. Ph. Maggie, 9817 2316 or Clare, 9809 4998. Day Care Centre for dementia sufferers Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton. Require Adult Day Care? Dementia affects memory, intellect & personality. Professional care, encouragement & interesting activities. Ph. 9885 6426 Healthy Bones group Sth East Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group Info & support through newsletters & meetings every 2nd month. If you can’t attend meetings at Mt Waverley Youth Centre, register for newsletter. Ph Carole 9568 8727. e. [email protected] Health for Life Courses www.easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml Massage Service at Box Hill Hospital: Massage Therapists at reduced costs: 1 hr $50, $45 Conc., ½ hr $35, $30 conc. Work cover: $44.80 initial cons, $30.10 standard cons. Stop smoking: Tobacco-free clinics at Box Hill & Maroondah Hospitals. Run by specially trained staff. Ph. Health Promotions Unit 9895 4947. kara House Outreach Service Domestic Violence Support Agency providing support to women & women with children, experiencing domestic violence. Specialised support to women from diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds. Ph. 9877 9711. 40 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 MS Support group The Well Women’s Group, Burwood Neighbourhood House. Meets monthly Sat. afternoons. We provide a safe, nurturing & empowering environment for women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Ph. Jenni 0425 740 927. OverEaters Anonymous Rowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd & Bridgewater Way (Mel. 82 A1). Do you have a problem with food? Free meetings Sat. 8.30–10am. No weigh-ins. Ph. 5986 2768 or 9874 5527. PADA Panic & Anxiety Disorders Assoc. victoria PADA in Victoria operates the Panic & Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. Individual & group counselling provided by experienced psychologists. Specialist child psychologists avail. Free brochure or further info. Ph. 9889 7355. Parkinson’s victoria Inc. Camberwell Support group Meets monthly 10am last Mon. at St Mark’s Church Hall, cnr Burke & Canterbury rds, Camberwell. Ph. Ruth 9889 3499. Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Level 1, 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 1846. PHAMS Monash provides community-based support for people with mental illness in City of Monash. Prahran Mission’s program aims to build on people’s existing strengths. Referrals & self-referrals welcome. Free, open-ended program. Men’s group A Men’s Support Group meets fortnightly Mon evenings at Camcare in Camberwell. Encourages men of all ages to discuss various issues in supportive, conidential, friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation. Ph. Des 0402 522 261. e. [email protected] Warm Water Exercise Classes Peter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East. Mulgrave-Monash Self Help Group – warm water exercise classes under strict supervision of physiotherapist. Three classes each Mon &Thurs evening. Ph. 9801 4758. OAKLEIGH CITY BAND A community brass band in the City of Monash. Rehearsals in Oakleigh Mondays 8-10pm New players all ages welcome. Instruments and tuition available. Previous experience in brass bands not essential. Ring Brian 9807 9624 SmartAds September 002 Community Notices • History Groups • Music & Theatre Groups Box Hill Historical Society Inc. BHCAC Community Choir Strabane Chapel, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert Nth. Meets 3rd Thurs. (Feb–Nov) at 8pm. Archives open at rear of Box Hill Town Hall Tues. 11am–4pm & 1st Sat. 10am–12noon. Ph. 9285 4808. e. [email protected] 470 Station St, Box Hill. Sun, 2–4pm in Arbour Hall. No experience needed. Casual atmosphere, variety of songs & a cup of tea! Enrolment $54 per term. www.bhcac.com.au Ph. 9895 8888. Burwood History group Box Hill Chorale – Do you love to sing? Meets at former Burwood State School, 172 Burwood Hwy. First Wed. 1:30pm. $10 book on history of Burwood State School avail. Ph. Valma 9808 5482. BHCAC, 470 Station St, Mon 7.30–10pm. Community choir of 65 years; welcoming new members in all sections. Prospective members come to a rehearsal or two before joining. No auditions. www.boxhillchorale.org.au e. [email protected] Camberwell Historical Society Inc. Ashburton Library Meeting Room, 154 High St. Meets 4th Tues. Feb, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov. Non-proit org. fostering historical knowledge esp. of former City of Camberwell. Excursions, speakers, newsletters. www.chs.org.au Ph. George 9885 9927. Waverley Historical Society Inc Above Mt Waverley library, Miller Cres. (lift avail.) You are welcome to visit our rooms on Wed afternoons or by appt. www.vicnet.net.au/~whsvic e. [email protected] Ph. Norma 9802 9332. Hartwell Players Inc. Community Theatre New members welcome. Interested in lighting, stage management, sound; front-of-house (hospitality, ticket box, ushers); production (program design, poster art, sets, props, costumes)? Ph. Joanne 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481. e. [email protected] Oakleigh City Band A brass band in City of Monash. Players of all ages and experience welcome. Instruments and tuition avail. Ph. Brian 9807 9624. Our Community Sings Whitehorse Historical Society Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum, Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. Mel 49 D7. Open for research Wed. 10.30am– 2.30pm. All welcome. Ph. 9873 4946. Ashburton Baptist Church, 8 Y St. Fun, inclusive, community strengthening choir led by Stefan Cassomenos, of With One Voice program. Come to a rehearsal! e. [email protected] Ph. 8679 6088. Scotsglen Singers Inc. Burwood Bulletin volunteers Can you help to keep this unique community magazine on the road? We have vacancies for: Desktop Publisher, you will be familiar with the Adobe suite and will be responsible for the look of the magazine and updating the website. Advertising Co-ordinator, Writers. Deliverers, We particularly need people to deliver Burwood Bulletins in the Burwood and Burwood East areas. This takes just a couple of hours every 3 months. If you would like to help out please email: [email protected] or phone Susan 9885 3235 *We are Centrelink approved for voluntary work All-female community choir who entertain shut-in folk & raise money for a charity. Rehearse Thurs afternoon in Glen Waverley & perform regularly in local area. We sing in 2/3 parts & seek singers in the lower parts. Ph. Elizabeth 9807 6472. Sing Australia Choir Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd. We’re a community-based choir. Cost: $5.50. No auditions, just singing fun. www.singaustralia.com.au Ph. Wendy 9886 9405. Concerts at Wattle Park Melbourne Tramways Band Sun. 24/3: Polished Brass. Sun. 21/4: ANZAC Relections. 2.30pm weather permitting – phone Parks Vic 13 19 63 after noon. Tram 70, stop 59. Ph 9755 1475, e. [email protected] Treble Tones Join a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing & bringing the music pleasure to others. Rehearsals Wed mornings, Burwood area. Come & see what we do. Ph. Lorraine 9807 5936. The Waverley Singers Friendly, welcoming group of ladies with a great passion for singing & bringing joy to others. Fortnightly rehearsals Tues. afternoons. New members welcome, partic. 2nd Sopranos & Altos. Ph. Isabelle on 9806 0506. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 41 Community Notices • Markets, Fetes, Festivals • Farmers’ Markets Ashburton Primary School grand Fair Boroondara Farmers’ Market 24 March, 10am–4pm Fakenham Rd Ashburton www.ashburtonps.vic.edu.au Third Saturday of the month, 8am–1pm Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn. Entry $2 donation. Fresh pasta, organic fruit and vegetables, and more. 60 stalls of fresh produce from all over Victoria. Ph. Danika Benison 9278 4814 Hawthorn Craft Market 1st Sun. of month, 10am–3pm. Free. The Atrium, Swinburne Uni, 52 William St. Handcrafted original goods including jewellery, children’s & baby wear, toys & fresh produce. Mt Waverley Rotary Art & Craft Market 2nd Sun. each month 9am–2pm. Mt Waverley Village car park, Stephensons Rd. Usually about 60 stalls of art, craft & food. Proceeds to many local & international causes. Treasures & Tastes @ Trinity 3rd Sat. each month 9am–1pm. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. Indoor boutique makers & growers. Handmade, home-grown items. Tearoom, BBQ in courtyard. Ph. 0447 733 949. Hartwell/Camberwell Food Swap Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St, Burwood. Every irst Saturday 10–11.30am Swapping and sharing garden produce, seeds, seedlings, recipes, ideas and mutual support. Entry $1. Check us out on Facebook and join our group. • Community Shopping Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Second Sunday of the month 8am–1pm Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. Fresh produce from farms straight to you. Proceeds used by Rotary for local community projects. Ph. 9539 2443 This is a plastic bag-free market. Ashwood Farmers’ Market Third Sunday of every month Ashwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood. $2, children free. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music throughout the day. Fresh vegetables, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants and much more. Ashwood/Chad. Community Fruit & veg Market Every Wednesday afternoon from 12–2pm Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Come and try Berengarra School enterprise, The Pathways Cafe. Can’t make it to the market? Order a $10 or $20 box of fruit and veg. If you can’t get out of the house we offer a delivery service. Ph. 9807 2625 or email [email protected] House of Books Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ph. Joan 9807 0570. 508 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham (Next to St John’s Church). Not-for-proit; staffed by volunteers with donated books. Funds raised are returned to local community services. Avg prices $1–2. Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–1pm. Ph 9874 2389. Animal Welfare Op-Shop Lions Club of Boroondara Central – Op Shop Amaroo Op-Shop 1355 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. Mon–Sat 11am–5pm. Shop, donate, recycle, help animals. Nothing over $20. Quality new & recycled clothing, books, jewellery and more. We can pick up donations. Ph. 9889 9435, shop hours. Friends of Same The Same Coffee Project (East Timor). Friends of Same (pron. sah-may). Community based group to fund vital development work in East Timor. Based at Hawthorn Community House, new members welcome, volunteers, subscribers. Ph 9819 2629. www.friendsofsame.org or e: [email protected] golden Opportunity Shop By Ashburton Station. Proits support Ashburton Support Services and our elderly local residents. Ph. Sybella 9885 6426. 42 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell (500m west of Warrigal Rd) Bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, electrical goods etc. Staffed by volunteers, all proceeds to our community. Mon–Fri 10.30am– 4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm. Ph. 9809 4950. Rotary Recycle – Opportunity Shop 192 Elgar Road, Box Hill South - next to Post Ofice. Excellent range of books, bric-a-brac & ladies wear. Staffed by volunteers, all proits to community projects. Wed-Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–1pm. Salvation Army Thrift Shop 401-403 High St, Ashburton. Mel. 60 G10. Ph. Chris 9885 4965. We’re grateful for saleable books, toys, clothing, CDs, bric-a-brac, videos & accept electrical goods but not TVs, monitors, scanners. Please leave donations 8.30am–4.30pm M-F, Sat. 9am–1pm at Shop rear (enter via Poulter St). Volunteers welcome. Community Notices Volunteer Opportunities Able Australia Services is seeking volunteers Art, craft, cooking, gardening, music therapy. Rec. programs, social outings. Assist people with sensory impairments & other disabilities with daily chores, reading newspapers, exercising, accessing local amenities. Support fundraising, admin, events. Ph. Emely 1300 225 369. e. [email protected] Alzheimer’s Australia Alzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn. Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and info about memory loss & dementia. Training provided. Ph. Judith 9815 7847. Boroondara volunteer Resource Centre Phone 9278 4550 to ind a volunteer role to suit you. Eastern volunteer Resource Centre Drivers - Can you assist clients to their appointments? Volunteers reimbursed for travel in own vehicle. Primarily for frail, aged, disabled, those housebound or isolated due to mobility dificulties. Avail. to HACC eligible residents to help them stay at home in Maroondah, Whitehorse, areas of Yarra Ranges. Ph. 9870 7822. e. [email protected] Hartwell Players – good with sewing? Based at Ashwood College, Hartwell Players Inc. would love to hear from you to assist with costuming plays for our community theatre. We’ve a decent costume resource to kick us off! Ph. Joanne 9888 0198 or 0408 366 481. Meals on Wheels COULD MEALS ON WHEELS BE OF HELP TO YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW? Ashburton Support Services delivers Meals On Wheels to the area of Boroondara bounded by Warrigal Rd, Gardiners Creek, Burke Rd, Camberwell Rd and Toorak Rd— each day Monday to Friday. Hot fresh soup, a hot main course and a dessert al-ways provides a delightful repast. Frozen meals are provided for weekends and holiday periods. If such a service would make your life easier and more enjoyable, please telephone 9885 6443 to learn more. Ashburton Support Services Ph: 9885 6443 296 High St Ashburton, 3147 Melbourne City Mission The Community Friend Program - Volunteers needed to donate a couple of hours a week to spend with a person with a disability who really needs a friend. Interested? Call program coordinators, Shane or Tracie 9488 1203. Seniors Register volunteers Assisting Senior Members of the Community to feel safe - The Seniors Register of Mt Waverley & Glen Waverley areas of City of Monash. Ph. Monash Volunteer Resource Centre 9562 0414. volunteer Alliance Meals on Wheels & kitchen volunteers. Can you deliver meals 11.30am–1.30pm once a week and/or wipe out eskies; help serve our in-house lunches with a smile & friendly chat, 12–2pm once a week - we need you!! Also gardeners welcome! New Ashy Op Shop volunteers, especially Saturday, just 3.5 hrs weekly/fortnightly, and it’s fun! Ph. Margaret 9885 3815 volunteerallianceashburtonsupportservices.com volunteers–The vital Link Volunteering enhances your life & it’s fun. Meet new people, do important jobs, make a difference. Monash Volunteer Resource Centre Inc., 5 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley. Ph. 9562 0414. March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 43 Community Centres & Activties Community Notices Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre Bowen Street Community Centre 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Ph. Sue 9885 9401. Business: Bookkeeping Intro, MYOB, Excel, MS2010, Career Planning. Computers: Ebay, Computers Intro, Facebook, IT Cert. 1. ESL: Improve your conidence. Horticulture: Sustainable gardening with qual. horticulturalist. Leisure: Yoga, pilates, zumba. Men’s DIY: Thurs. 10.30am-2.30pm. Supportive group for men: DIY jobs, woodworking, creative hobbies. Friday Shopping Bus to Chadstone for seniors for unassisted shopping. Ph. 9885 9401. e. [email protected] 102 Bowen St, Camberwell. www.bowenstreet.org.au New openings for established playgroups, occasional child care spots, & adult education courses: languages, computers, cooking. Ph. 9889 0791. Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ph. 9807 2625, 9807 0570. Kids Karate, Basic Computers/Cooking, Community Lunch, Line Dancing, C&W Singing, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group. JP avail. Programs mailed on request. Wheelchair friendly. Ashburton Community Centre 160 High St, Ashburton. Ph 9885 7952. Chinese Painting, Digital Photog., Floral Art, French, French Polishing, Golf, Italian, Jewellery, Upholstery, Yoga, Your Healthy Spine. Groups: Mah-jong, Books, Bridge, Exercises, Keep Fit, Walking. e. [email protected] Box Hill South Neighbourhood House 47 Kitchener St. http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhsnh Fri. morning playgroup. Weekdays: Exercises with weights, EBay, watercolour, computers, gardening, slow walking, community lunches. Weeknights: Pilates, Spanish, book club, yoga, French, self help, oil painting. Weekends: Pilates, writers’ group, Sunday excursions. Room hire avail. Ofice hrs 9am–2pm school terms. Ph. 9898 8270, e. [email protected] Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 171 Canterbury Rd. Phone for detailed program guide & info between 9.30am–3.30pm Mon/Tue/Thur; 9.30am–12.30pm Wed/Fri; or visit. www.canterburynh.org.au or e. [email protected] Enquiries welcome. Ph. 9830 4214. Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc www.chungtai.org.au 94A High St, Glen Iris, near stations. Ph. 9813 8922. Free Buddhist Meditation Classes (English & Chinese). Children’s med. class. Chinese calligraphy, Tai Chi, Mandarin, lower arrangement, vegetarian cooking. All classes free! 157 Union Rd. www.surreyhillsnc.org.au Drop-in Morning Tea/Roast Lunches, Men’s Discussion, Stroke Survivor’s Meditation Groups. Playgroups, Creative Dance. Art, Felting, Cooking. Bike Riding, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Strength Training, Walking, Yoga, Zumba. Foreign Film Club, Mah Jong, Classics Series, Spanish. Room Hire (2) avail. Ph. 9890 2467 for program. e. [email protected]. Bennettswood Neighbourhood House Waverley Community Learning Centre 7 Greenwood St, Burwood www.home.vicnet.net.au/~bennetts/ Call in Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm. Low cost courses/activities: Library Day, Lunch‘n’More, Parent/Child Groups, Theatre Outings. Art & Craft: Uninished Projects, Drawing, W’colour, Card Making, Felting. Music & Dance: English Country Dancing, Harp Group/ Tuition, Music for Tinies, Singing. Health/Wellbeing: Massage, Exercises to Music, Strength Training. Skills: Asian Cooking, Computer, Internet. Ph: 9888 0234. e. [email protected] 5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 6011. www. waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au Art, Creative Writing, CPR, First Aid, English for Migrants, Intro to Computers, Spanish, French, German. Pottery, Latin Limba, Lit. Studies, Dressmaking, Digital Photography, Calligraphy, Crochet, Gentle Exercise, Pilates, Hatha Yoga. Ofice Hrs 9am–4pm. e. [email protected] Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery Over 50? BreastScreen Victoria. It’s important. It’s free. And it’s close to you. Convenient appointment times now available. Call today for your free breast x-ray 13 20 50 hmaBlaze 076849 44 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 March–May 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN 45 Arts & Entertainment Community Notices • Art • Music and Concerts Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre Art Show Baker Street Studios 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. The Annual Art Show will be held at the Centre on the 13-14 April weekend. Pre-selection & opening evening Fri. 12 April. Our judge is local artist Peter Smales. Prize pool: 1st $1000, 2nd $750, 3rd $500. Contact Centre for exhibitor’s forms - entries close Fri 5 April. Free show entry; refreshments, lunch avail. Ph: 9807 2625 2A Florence St, Burwood. One performance a month, recorded for possible release on vinyl. Booking essential. www.liveatbakerstreet.com Ph. 8689 9910. • Theatre and Film Camberwell Film Society Camberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Gr. Mel. 59 J1. Meets 3rd Wed. Feb-Nov. Screenings at 7:30pm. Ph: Bill 9347 6969. Hartwell Players Inc Ashwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Dv. (Off High St) Mel 60 J10. Melbourne’s oldest community theatre, est. 1938. Bookings: [email protected]. Ph. 9513 9581. Peridot Theatre The Unicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd, Mt Waverley. Mel 61 F11. “Nunsense” performances: 2-4, 8-11, 15-18 May at 8pm. Matinees: Sun. 5, Sat. 11 at 2.15pm. Twilight: Sun. 12 at 4pm. Nun rhymes with fun! Ofice hrs: 10am- 5pm M-F. Bookings: John 1300 138 645 (toll free), 9898 9090 (mobiles). Bentleigh Organ Music Club Coatesville Bowling Club, 62 Mackie Rd, East Bentleigh. Ph. Jenny & Cliff 9528 2539, Lee 9889 4089. Concerts at the Junction Camberwell Music Society, C’well Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd. Non-proit org. Sat. 16/3 7:30pm: “Don’t shoot me, I’m only the piano player”, concert pianist David Scheel; classical music & comedy a la Victor Borge, but totally original. Tues, 30/4 10:30am: “Ariel Ensemble” acclaimed chamber group. Works from Lieillet, Moscheles, Goossens & Carmichael. Ph. 9882 4560, 9889 26363. www.home.vicnet.net.au/~music Fortnightly Concerts Ashburton Support Services, 296 High St. Ph. 9885 3815. Enjoy fortnightly concerts, incl. afternoon tea. Wed. 1:30-3pm. $5. Melbourne Tramways Band Wattle Park Concerts Wattle Park, cnr Riversdale and Warrigal Rds, Surrey Hills Sunday 24 March: ‘Polished Brass’ Sunday 21 April: ‘ANZAC Relections’ Entry is free and limited parking is available. Bring the family and enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees in this tranquil and historic environment. Toilet facilities for the disabled are readily accessible. The concerts are all scheduled to commence at 2.30pm – weather permitting. If a concert is to be cancelled, we will advise Parks Victoria by midday and you may check with them on 131963. Take Yarra Tram No.70 from the city to stop 59. Surrey Hills Music Café FUN ~ FITNESS ~ SOCIAL ~ CREATIVE Dance Play Creative Movement for 1 year olds up to school age, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Funk, Contemporary, VCE Dance- all units, Musical Theatre, Creative Drama Adult classes in Pilates, Ballet,Tap, Intro to Ballet & Dance DMM–Dance Movement and Music Workshops for children with additional educational needs 13-15 Yertchuk Avenue, Ashwood (next to Parkhill Primary & Ashwood Memorial Kindergarten) Email [email protected] Ph 9888 3354 www.bdcdance.com.au Principal since 1994 Joanne Watt BA Dance, GradDip. Movement&Dance, Dip. DanceTeaching & Management 46 BURWOOD BULLETIN March–May 2013 www.surreymusic.com BHCAC, 470 Station St, Box Hill. Whitehorse Ticket Ofice: 9262 6555. 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