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Well worth the wait at Milking Yard Farm

Words: Kate Taylor | Image: Kyle Barnes

THINGS happen very, very slowly at Milking Yard Farm.But growing Australia’s most expensive – and best – chickens affords a bit

of patience with the circle of life.As Bruce Burton explains, he and his wife bought the property about eight years

ago with the idea of growing and selling slow-grown sheep, cattle, chickens and heirloom vegetables.

Their Sommerlad chickens are sold to some of the top restaurants in Melbourne, along with two local venues, and their sheep are sought-after gourmet mutton.

But the cattle aren’t for sale yet. They’re still growing. Slowly.And the heirloom veggies are just getting ready to be planted; experimenting

with them is also a slow process, with cabbage and broccoli and okra thriving, but the tomatoes struggling to ripen.

Shunning the industrialised monoculture farming technique, Milking Yard has taken the time to grow from scratch – again, slowly – since the couple first spotted the road sign to Trentham, found their dream - but vacant – block of land, and set about building a house, sheds and fences.

No chook yards though – the birds freely roam the forest by day, foraging for food, and are rounded up into insulated sheds at night where they sleep with two of Milking Yard’s working dogs.

It’s part of the one-in, all-in organic philosophy that has made the farm so successful; successful enough to take out this year’s ‘From the Paddock’ Delicious magazine produce award.

“The cows eat the long grass, the sheep eat the short grass, then the chickens scavenge in the short grass for food, then we use the chicken manure to compost the veggie garden – it’s the circle of life,” Bruce explains.

“And our dogs sleep with the chickens at night, and if they bark I go out there and there’s a fox. They protect them. Nature is an integrated system and if we start growing monocultures, it interrupts that system.”

Meanwhile, the chickens sell for about $25 per kilo – and they’re bigger than the usual supermarket chook, so $100 per bird is not unusual.

But the breed, Sommerlad, is a fine choice for meat – it beats the first two common breeds that the Burtons tried, all of which died when they were exposed to free-range living on natural food; the modern super-hybrids couldn’t keep up the nutrition required to grow from zero to two kilos in just six weeks.

The old-fashioned Sommerlads, however, take up to three times longer to grow “Rather than just being stamped as free-range, we think animals should be grown

in an environment as close to their natural environment as we can make it. They came from the Asian jungle, they’re a forest-dweller.”

The chickens boast an old-fashioned flavour; they are grown naturally to maturity and so are fattier, with a superior rich, smooth texture.

Roaming amongst the 500-odd Sommerlads, the farm’s 30-odd sheep have the same benefits – they aren’t sold as spring lambs but as mutton to high-end Melbourne restaurants because they are grown to maturity, which is where the fat comes on, and fat is what brings flavour to meat.

And as far as customers and Delicious magazine are concerned – it’s worth the wait.

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Robust, rustic quality leading to a sense of familiarityTrentham ceramicist Jeannine Hendy’s interest in ceramics

started in the 1960s but it wasn’t until recently that she started her first class. She chatted with Donna Kelly.

DK: What’s your background?JH: I worked as a health professional up until 2010, a role I left

upon moving to Trentham with my husband to build a new home. We had moved quite a few times due to my husband’s work so were looking to settle with a little more space around us. I’m also a keen gardener so establishing both an ornamental and productive garden was on the agenda.

DK: How did you find yourself involved in ceramics?JH: My interest in ceramics was first kindled with a visit to The

Potters Cottage in Warrandyte, back in the late 60s. However the opportunity to take classes and learn how to make things from clay only presented itself about seven years ago. It started as a creative outlet, an escape from the demands of work. I was immediately captivated and went on to tertiary study, gaining a Diploma of Ceramics at Ballarat University TAFE in 2012.

DK: What do you hope your work says to others?JH: The forms I have recently made have a robust, rustic quality as I

endeavour to create a sense of familiarity. The pieces are soft to touch, yet strong enough for the rough and tumble of regular use. The use of woven textiles to impress the surface creates texture and pattern which I hope will encourage the user to pick it up and turn it over. Most of all, I hope people will enjoy the slightly quirky irregularity, a deliberate departure from the perfectly round.

DK: And what does your work mean to you?JH: For me it’s about making things to enjoy simple moments, such

as your morning cuppa in your favourite cup. In this ever busy world it’s very special to make something that isn’t transient.

DK: Who have been your biggest influences?JH: My influences have been many but most notably the traditions

and aesthetic of ceramics from Japan. The focus is on making unique pieces used together in harmony to present food in a beautiful way. It’s not about matching sets. I’m really interested in seeing young artists interpret strong traditions such as Hanako Nakazato who is 13th generation Karatsu. I’m also very interested in natural fibre weave textiles, their connection to food culture and their origins.

DK: What do you like about ceramics?JH: I love the “hands-on” engagement with this earth material and

I really enjoy the process of making. My creative practice continues to challenge in new and interesting ways. Also I’ve met and continue to meet some wonderful people as part of the wider creative community.

DK: Finally, what’s your Central Highlands story?JH: We discovered Trentham accidentally on a drive after visiting

family. It was a lovely sunny day, surprise, surprise and we stopped because the little town was pretty with its avenues of elms and more traditional streetscape. We had been looking for somewhere not too far from Melbourne with a bit of space. A cuppa in RedBeard and a visit to the local real estate, here we are eight years later. It’s a great little town.

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Challenges and fun for Susan at Kyneton

District Health Service

Words: Kate Taylor | Image: David White

FROM birthing babies to end-of-life care, nurse Susan Whitfield sees it all in a day.

As business manager of Acute Services at Kyneton District Health Service, business is far from normal for Susan who deals with people at their happiest and at their hardest times of life.

It’s been that way across Susan’s 25 years of nursing – though dealing with adult patients now is quite different from her previous role at the Royal Children’s Hospital, where she was for 18 years before making the move to Kyneton six years ago.

It’s lucky that she has a lot of experience because going from looking after a palliative care patient and their family, to looking after a child with croup in urgent care, takes skills that come only with experience.

“You have to change your hat very frequently,” Kate said. Changing from her management role to her clinical role is made

easy because her team of 30 staff, which cover three shifts across a fortnight, is fabulous.

“We have a lot of challenges, but we have a lot of fun here too; it’s a great place to work.”

It’s the variety of the job, certainly more than the paperwork, that keeps Susan interested.

“You never know what’s going to come through the door at any time. A lot of people jump into the car and drive to the hospital because they don’t want to bother the ambulance…” Kate explained.

A Day in the Life

9.30am: Tending to a patient presenting at urgent care with a chainsaw injury. Every year at least a few chainsaw accidents are seen at urgent care, with chainsaws bouncing on the wood and getting a leg or a hand. The injury is usually wrapped in a towel and the nurses are not sure what they are going to find in there... everyone is a bit cautious about opening it up.

10.30am: Popping in on the dialysis room to see how things are travelling; it’s life-saving treatment for patients and being provided at Kyneton it saves them going all the way to Melbourne.

12pm: End of life care; it is a privilege to be part of the journey for patients and provide the care for them at this time. The family is not forgotten either; they need a lot of love and support.

2pm: A baby is born at the low-risk birthing unit and cuddling the baby is one of the most enjoyable aspects of nursing. One of about 50 born at the hospital each year, birthing is a growing part of the services at Kyneton. And as a mother of four herself, Susan says that mums-to-be know each of Kyneton’s midwives, have no pressure to leave early and partners can stay as well - usually in the same room.

2.30pm: Paperwork time again. It’s enjoyable to walk away from the computer and go and do something else for a change… but knowing there’s still a lot of work to go back to. The job, sadly, can involve up to 70 per cent paperwork.

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Following her dreams to discover AustraliaCASSANDRE Esquerré is busy getting her

head around being able to chat in class and having to wear a school uniform and she

definitely does not like Vegemite. The 16-year-old talked to Donna Kelly about what it’s like to be an exchange student from France.

DK: Why did you want to come to Australia?CE: Good question. Australia is a country which

makes me dream since a lot of years ago. I don’t know why exactly. I want to discover a new culture and as Australia is one of the further countries from France I think the culture should be very different than mine. Moreover, the landscapes are so different, I wanted to see that once in my life. I could go to a lot of countries for this year but, I don’t know, for me the Australian culture seemed the most interesting to discover for a year.

DK: What did your family feel about you coming here?CE: At the beginning my family didn’t want to let

me go but when they understood that it was seriously one of my dreams to discover a new country for a long time, they supported me. Now, I know that it wasn’t easy for them to let me go to the other side of the world but they are proud of me because this is like a challenge and they are just happy for me to make my dream comes true. They also know that this year will be very beneficial for me so, this is why they let me go I think.

DK: Did you choose Daylesford?CE: I didn’t choose Daylesford. When I wanted to go

on an exchange program with the Rotary International, I had to choose three different countries and after that, the Rotary chose for me my final destination, my city and my host families. Now, I know that I will stay around Daylesford during my year and I am so happy because I love this town.

DK: What are your thoughts/impressions so far? What’s good, what’s bad, what’s strange?

CE: Well, I think nothing can be strange, just different. Since I arrived in Australia, for now, nothing was bad, I like everything I did since my arrival. I go to school in Daylesford Secondary College in year 11 and a lot of things are different. In France I can’t speak with my friends in class, I can’t have my phone with me, I can’t stand up when I want for example, here it is the opposite and at the beginning it was very “strange” (as you said...) for me because I wasn’t accustomed. The same for the school uniform, I don’t have to wear a uniform in France so the first day at school, I had the impression that I was dressed up with curious clothes.

DK: Oh, do you like Vegemite?CE: Vegemite... What can I say about Vegemite? No,

I didn’t like it ! Too salty for me, I cannot understand people who eat it for the breakfast ! Maybe I didn’t eat it as a real Australian eats it, I have to try again but try once was enough for me I think...

DK: Where have you been so far?CE: For now, I have been in Melbourne, a very

different city than Paris, I loved it. To the MCG and in Caulfield Racecourse, it was amazing. Also, I take dance lessons in Ballarat. The rest of the time I go to Daylesford or Eganstown where I live.

DK: What’s a typical school day for you in France?CE: I start school at 8:30am most of the time and

have classes until 6pm. That’s crazy I know, our school days are very long... At school, the next year I will study biology, physics and chemical, mathematics, philosophy, English, Spanish, history and geography and another biology class - more specialised. After a day at school, we have a lot of homework so, we don’t have a time to do something else or have a job for example, this is impossible. This is why I can say that here in Australia, I love school. It could be the only time in my life where I can say that I love school but that’s the truth.

DK: What do you hope to gain from the experience?CE: From this experience, I hope to become more

mature, to know more about myself. I would like to be able to have another point of view about the world and don’t think that French culture is the only way to live because all cultures are different to each other. And of course, I hope I will improve my English.

DK: How’s the Australian accent?CE: I think Australian accent is very strong so,

sometimes even when I know the original words, just because of the accent I can’t understand when people speak. Moreover, Australian people have a lot of sayings or they cut words to speak faster so, it is not easy for me.

DK: Have you felt homesick yet?CE: Just once, but not a lot. One day I missed my

sister so, I didn’t feel very well this day but it was just a little bit. In France, my family and I are very close so before to go to Australia I thought that I will be homesick a lot but strangely I am not at all. Thanks to internet I can text my family everyday so I don’t have the impression that I am far of them.

DK: Thanks for your time. Sounds like it’s all going to plan. Oh, anything else you would like to add?

CE: Not really, just tell to the students who are interested to go on a gap year after college or on an exchange program as mine and who are not sure because they have some apprehensions, that they shouldn’t hesitate. One year is very short when you would like to discover a new culture and, if they don’t do it now, maybe they won’t be able to do it in the future so, just go. That’s an amazing experience that more people should try and this is very beneficial to have work in the future when you had an experience like this one.

The Local - Connecting the Community

THE Local believes in giving back. So welcome to The Local’s “Connecting the Community” project. Each edition The Local has two free advert spaces to give away to not-for-profit organisations. Just because we can. So if your group needs a helping hand just email donna@tlnews.com.auIf we receive more than two we will use the tried and true “put them in a hat” system but also work a little bit on timing.

Hi, my name is Lana. I am a one-year-old greyhound. I’m a very outgoing and playful young lady. I’d love a doggie friend at my new home but no cats please. I can also be a little timid with men so will need some understanding and confidence building. But I would love you to pick me.

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Vale RosieFOR the second time this year we are heartbroken.

We lost Curly in February and on Friday, September 18 we said goodbye to our beloved Rosie. We would have celebrated their

16th birthdays in November.It was sad but not bad. Our vet Mark and vet nurse Beth, who

looked after Rosie a couple of times when we had a night away, came to our house as promised. And Rosie passed away peacefully on her mat on the deck in the afternoon sun.

But God we miss her.We keep expecting her to climb into bed, about 5am, and snuggle in

for another couple of hours’ sleep. Or we look behind us as we push back our chairs to make sure we don’t roll on her.

And then there’s the gaping space where her mat and bed were - and all the toys scattered around the garden, some half buried, keeping them safe for another time which will now never come.

We keep thinking we need to get back home to feed her and make sure the lights are on as it gets dark. Or she’s in the car and we need to check if it’s getting too warm, or too cold.

And it’s lonely. She, and Curly, were our anchors for so long and now we are just sort of drifting along...

Kyle picked Rosie. It was the start of 2000 and after six years together we wanted to expand our family. So off to the Pearcedale RSPCA. And there was six-week old Rosie.

She was from a litter which had been left in a box and was the quietest one among them. So we scooped her up and took her home - where we discovered she had kennel cough. Once recovered she hit her top speed and only slowed down in the last few weeks - starting to lose her Rosieness.

But we have a load of good memories and when we get sad one of us will say “do you remember when...?” and we can smile and recall our beautiful two best friends.

And she was also the best diarist around. I like to think Rosie was composing her next Rosie’s Diary as she lay peacefully on the deck.

Dear Diary,What a great day so far. I have been for a walk, got to eat those nice sausages I never usually

get and had so many hugs from the carers. I don’t say it often but I really love those two - even the boy one - I do worry about him. It is lovely here in the sun and look, Mark and Beth have come to visit. I like them too. Life is good. I think I will just close my eyes for a moment and drift off. I’ll dig up that half a sausage I buried when I wake up...- Rosie, the loved forever, kelpie cross.

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YMCA out - but we’re still in the swimWords: Kevin Childs | Image: Kyle Barnes

FEARS that about 30 jobs would be lost because the Hepburn Shire swimming pools will not open this summer have been discounted.

They arose after the YMCA Ballarat contract to run the pools was not renewed. Mayor Kate Redwood says an advertisement for a new tender brought a number of applications.

“We are confident that another organisation will take over the pools.”

YMCA Ballarat has been in turmoil after boss Colin Hunt left just 10 months after taking over. Also out the door went the marketing coordinator and human resources manager.

The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre will now be run by the City of Ballarat although a 10-year contract had seven years to run. The centre’s director has also gone.

The YMCA had a five-year contract to run the pools in Daylesford, Clunes and Trentham and the children’s pool at Creswick. Although the contract expired last season there were hopes for a one-year extension.

Of the 30 potential job losses, most would be young people.

The pools usually open in the first weekend of December, with the previous month spent draining and cleaning them.

It’s understood that lifeguards are out of contract. Many rely on this work to get by.

Cr Redwood had no knowledge of reports that the YMCA had been told by the council to disconnect gas and electricity to the pools.

“There is absolutely no way that we could not open the pools,” she said.

But what is possibly more worrying is that the “implications and challenges” of managing the ageing infrastructure of the pools is among the reasons for the YMCA pulling out.

Acting YMCA chief executive officer Stephen Bendle told The Local the decision not to tender was taken after much consideration. He said the YMCA did not have the resources to effectively do the job.

“After much consideration, the YMCA decided not to submit a tender for the Hepburn Outdoor Pools. We considered the implications and challenges associated with managing ageing infrastructure as well as our organisation’s ability to resource the facilities effectively.

“We did not make this decision lightly and have and will continue to talk with council to support a transition process.”

“We considered the implications and challenges associated with

managing ageing infrastructure as well as our organisation’s ability to resource the facilities effectively.”

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Ratepayers still not happy with town hall siteA SMALL group of ratepayers is calling on the Hepburn Shire Council

to stop plans to build the Hepburn Hub at the existing Daylesford Town Hall.

One of the group’s members, John Goudie, addressed the council at its meeting at Lyonville earlier this month.

Mr Goudie told councillors building the hub on the site of the Daylesford Town Hall would be a mistake and the Lost Children’s Reserve would be preferable.

He said claims made about the town hall site were wrong. These included that parking would remain adequate if the site was used, and that there would be no adverse impact on rates.

“While no credible cost comparison between the two sites has been made available, it is clear that the town hall site will be more expensive by an amount measured in millions of dollars. The state government is going to put a cap on rates so the difference will have to come from lesser council services.”

Mr Goudie also said the town hall site was not big enough. “The facts are that the town hall site is 2000 square metres while the Lost

Children’s Reserve is more than 13,000 square metres. Great effort has gone into cramming some functions into the small town hall site but some preferred issues such as provision for early years have had to be excluded and there is no room for future expansion.

“Perhaps the most offensive aspect of the public presentation of the Hub project is the claim that community consultation has been conducted and that there is strong preference for the town hall site.”

Mr Goudie said the group did not expect “to change minds in council that have been firmly made up”.

He said it would start a campaign focusing on providing information to the public and gaining a sample of “properly informed community opinion”.

“The matter will be fought out in a tribunal hearing and will no doubt be a major issue in next year’s council elections. In the meantime if individual councillors or council as a whole want to discuss the matter further then the offer is open.”

Meanwhile, Hepburn Shire Council chief executive officer Aaron van Egmond has refuted the group’s claims saying, after extensive consultation, including with the community, that the town hall site remains the best option.

Going through Mr Goudie’s points, Mr van Egmond said additional parking was required to facilitate the Hepburn Hub Project “as outlined by the recent parking study and summary report for the project”.

“It is anticipated that these additional car parks can be established within the street network.”

Mr van Egmond said the town hall site was not the cheapest site that council had considered for the Hepburn Hub and this had been communicated throughout the course of the community consultation process.

He also refuted the suggestion that rates or services would be adversely impacted, with a state government cap on council rates from next year.

“Projects such as the Hepburn Hub will ensure that council is in a stronger position to deal with the impacts of rate capping, by improving services without putting pressure on rates. Council has imposed its own cap for the past three years without the loss of services.”

Mr van Egmond said while the town hall site was smaller than the Lost Children’s site, the Hub plan had been “designed for the site, meets the requirements of the brief and provides for some future expansion”.

Finally he said council had undergone an extensive and diverse community consultation process over the past 18 to 24 months “for this important and significant project”.

“Council officers have worked with the project architects to plan for the community consultation, and to respond to extensive community feedback throughout the design process.

“This can be evidenced by the significant changes that have occurred throughout the project as a result of community feedback.”

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Alpine diesel not for saleWords: Donna Kelly | Image: Kyle Barnes

A DAYLESFORD businessman is concerned that the town’s service stations are not offering “alpine” diesel.

Frank Van Der Hoeven, pictured left, said “summer” diesel, when it reached around freezing point, was subject to “waxing” and started to crystallise – stopping it flowing through an engine.

Mr Van Der Hoeven said a few weeks ago he started his truck which stopped running within three minutes. He then turned to his ute only to have the same thing happen.

“I usually start about 7am and it meant I was out of work for about three hours. I contacted Shell Daylesford (Coles Express), where I bought the fuel, and was advised they only had summer diesel.

“There are two grades of diesel, summer and winter/alpine. Summer diesel, in freezing conditions, will crystallise and block the fuel line, unless it is winter/alpine grade diesel, in which case the refinery would add an anti-waxing agent to the diesel.”

Mr Van Der Hoeven said he believed service stations which did not carry winter or alpine fuel should have that stated on their bowser.

“If they are selling fuel then it needs to be fit for purpose. We live in a rural area and it would be easy to spend a night out somewhere and then start the drive home only to have your engine stop. And if there’s no phone signal as well…it could actually be dangerous.”

Mr Van Der Hoeven said the crystallisation did not cause ongoing issues once the fuel was warmed up again.

A Coles Express spokesperson said: “Our diesel fuel is supplied by Viva Energy and is compliant with the Victorian cloud point specification, which changes from month to month in line with weather conditions”.

“Coles Express offers alpine diesel in areas where the winter temperature is regularly below 2 degrees, and we will consider adding it to our fuel offer over the winter months in Daylesford next year.”

A spokesperson for the former Mobil service station said as a now independent trader he did not have access to alpine fuel. The problem affected trucks and larger vehicles, he said.

A BP spokesperson said they carried winter and summer fuel but not alpine.

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XMAS CheerCHRISTMAS Cheer raffle results: First

prize of wood supplied by Ian Tinetti went to Garth Marks from Daylesford;

second prize of a Royal Hotel voucher went to Leon Verberne of Smeaton, third prize of a leather journal from Copyworx went to Julie Stafford of Daylesford while the fourth prize, a Daylesford Rotary Club food hamper went to Rob Nagle of Malmsbury.

Spokesman Danny Moynihan thanked all prize donors and those who bought tickets.

The next fundraiser will be at the Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford on Friday, October 9.

“Letters seeking support have been sent to organisations and to local business operators. The more we can raise now will result in the more we can distribute on December 22 to eligible families and individuals.”

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offering young people living with autism spectrum disorder the chance

to build their own robot in a unique workshop to be held at Woodend Neighbourhood House.

The workshop gets under way on Thursday, October 8 from 4pm to 6pm and costs $10 per person. Presented by local robotic specialists Blockhead Education and aimed at 11–16 year olds, the event is held as part of council’s weekly ASD-specific Youth Engage Program or YEP!.

Coordinated by Council’s Youth Development unit and supported by specialised staff from Cobaw Community Health’s Children’s Services team, the ASD-specific youth program offers young people from within the Macedon Ranges Autism Network the opportunity to get together once a week in a safe and supported environment.

To enrol a child in the workshop or for more information contact council’s Youth Engage program officer Sarah Cook on 5422 0296.

Geelong Businessman, Mark Ward has ownership of the Mill Markets group and brings years of expertise to this amazing concept. The Mill Markets operate three massive venues located in Ballarat, Daylesford and Geelong. With a total of over 12,000 square metres of undercover �oor space, (3 acres), treasure hunters have the opportunity to spend many hours browsing and meandering through the eclectic mix of products. There is a fantastic variety of home decor, furniture, records, vintage clothing, books, �ne china, glassware, industrial items, jewellery, antiques as well as Australian pottery, homewares, memorabilia, retro fashions and collectables. We also have many stalls selling new products and have gift vouchers for those people who have everything!

All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not a�ord the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and co�ee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).

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metres over basalt columns. The falls were formed five million years ago from molten lava and it cooled while flowing along the old Coliban River valley. It’s also a great area for enjoying original vegetation including stands of manna gum, messmate, stringybark and narrow-leaved peppermint. Pack a picnic and enjoy the reserve – or bring along some snags for the barbie. Just north from the carpark are the Trentham Cascades.

Then there’s the Wombat State Forest and Lerderderg State Park. The 75,000 hectare forest is south of Trentham and is perfect for camping, bushwalking, mountain-bike riding, horse riding, four-wheel-driving and trailbike riding. Meanwhile, the Lerderderg Gorge runs north-south through the forest area with lots of walking trails including the heritage trail along the Lerderderg River and the Domino Trail between Trentham and nearby Lyonville.

Talking about Lyonville, don’t miss a visit to the Lyonville Mineral Springs. There’s great mineral water on offer and once again, it’s a fantastic place for a picnic or barbeque.

Back in Trentham, check out the historical sites from the old police station and slab lock-up in Camp Street behind the current police station to the two original “Bills” horse troughs.

One is near the rotunda at the corner of High Street and Cosmo Road, while the other is by the old butcher’s shop in Market Street near High Street.

Maybe pick up a copy of Take a Walk Around Trentham, published by the Trentham Historical Society, from the newsagents, Jargon, and the information centre at the old railway station.

Oh, the old railway station is the site of a great Sunday market held on the fourth Sunday from 8.30am to 2.30pm. And there are also permanent stalls open there every weekend. Pop in for a look.

Talking markets, there’s also the Two Markets in One on the third Saturday from 9am to 1pm – when The Farmers’ Market and The Makers’ Market get together in the town square.

Check out more about them on page 27. Oh, don’t forget a wander around the Trentham Petrol Station. Why? Because it’s so much more than petrol – rusty stuff, books, garden furniture – you’ll see what I mean when you get there.

Still looking for somewhere to relax? Head to the Quarry Street Reserve and Lake on the corner of Quarry and Victoria streets. It’s got undercover gas barbecues, picnic facilities and toilets at the reserve and there’s enough room for even large groups. The reserve was created through voluntary labour – which shows how much the Trentham community works together.

Finally, don’t forget the galleries for browsing. There are quite a few – The Little Gallery on High, Catherine Abel Gallery. Blue Urchin – just keep wandering.

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back enjoying a lovely country town.First stop for that retail therapy side of things is the Trentham & District

Community Bank - you’re going to need spending money!The branch opened in High Street in August 2001 and just keeps on growing.If you ask any local you’ll find that having their “own” bank has made a big

difference to the town.“Life is so much better with our community bank – and a full-service branch at

that. New homes have been built, new businesses started and everyone can access banking services,” a long-standing local said.

And branch manager Jane Lincoln said the branch had the full support of the Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Limited. “Our team and board really appreciate their assistance.”

Meanwhile Cool Country Community Enterprises is the franchisee of the branch. Locally owned, it has invested over $70,000 in the community – all made possible by locals banking with Trentham & District Community Bank Branch.

There’s an ATM for convenience or pop in and say hello to the friendly team.Now, with some money in your pocket, it’s time to head to one of the icons of the

town, newsxpress Trentham.Why do you need to head to a newsagency? Because it’s more than just that.Michelle has stocked her store with everything you can imagine, from sought-

after Charlie Bears - the range is massive - to all kinds of gifts, jewellery, homewares, haberdashery items, toys and puzzles.

Of course, if you are keen to try your luck, lotto tickets are ready for the taking, along with all your favourite newspaper and magazine titles - including The Local, of course.

There’s always something new happening so call in and say hi! Just a couple of doors up is Trentham Hardware. Why stop there?

Because Chrissy and her three dogs, Otto, Rex and Chelsea, are the most welcoming crew you will ever meet - even if they do tend to lean on you - the dogs, not Chrissy.

Along with all the hardware items you would expect Chrissy, understandably, has a host of dog things for sale. If you need a mat, a mat cover, a bowl, a lead, a toy - they are all in Trentham Hardware!

If you are keen to continue your retail therapy just keep wandering up the street and down the other side. There is plenty to keep you going - loads of quirky places to pop your head in for a look.

But if you are starting to feel a bit hungry why not head to one of the town’s fabulous eateries. Some favourites include Chaplin’s, The Plough and The Cosmopolitan Hotel - read all about them on page 20.

Right, now it’s time for some pampering.Head to The Spotted Pony Hair and Beauty for all your beauty and relaxation

needs - right in the main street. Local Annie Moulding has scouted the region to bring together a team of highly qualified specialists in the hair, health and beauty industry who genuinely love what they do.

Bernadette, Lisa, Nadene and Catherine have banded together to make the spotted pony a one-stop-shop for all things hair, naturopathy and massage and beauty therapy.

Now, feeling relaxed and happy, you might be thinking “I could live here”.And if you make the move you might like to consider joining the Trentham

Life Activities Club. The club provides social, recreational, and physical activities to enhance the quality of life of people, sustaining friendships for a lifetime.

In its second year, the club has more than 70 members and is growing, with weekly and monthly activities - and there really is something for everyone.

Try the Stitching, Knitting and Spinning Group, Mah Jong, the Chinese Health and Exercise Class, Ukulele, Bush Walking, Foodies and Horse Riding.

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no-one remembers your ordering preference like Mel - and it all goes with a great selection of satisfying meals and loads of lovely cakes and treats.

Now if you’re after more of a pub style welcome you could head to either The Plough (see page 37) or The Cosmopolitan Hotel.

The Cosmo, as it’s known, sits proudly on the corner of High Street and Cosmo Road, and was built around 1866. The sweeping weatherboard verandahs have long been the place to sit and sip a cold beer.

Sadly in 2005 the pub was ravaged by fire but new owners started to rebuild in 2009 - opening again, bigger and better, in 2012.

The Cosmopolitan is now dedicated to “eat, drink, love local” with the chef ’s contemporary interpretations using the region’s finest seasonal produce.

Oh, don’t forget Friday is locals’ night with a special two-course menu changing weekly for just $25.

And now, The Plough.There must be something in the air at Trentham because The Plough went on to

win 3AW’s 2014 Pub of the Year.The team is led by head chef Mark Mills who aspires to create a perfect food

experience for every one of his meals.Since 2009 Mark has served the patrons at his Myrniong bistro, growing the

business in 2013 to cater for the weddings and functions at St Anne’s Winery. Late in 2013 Mark saw an opportunity to expand into Trentham.

Mark has been passionate about food for a long time. He has enjoyed 30 years in the hospitality industry, starting as an apprentice in the Royal Australian Navy and working with chefs including Peter Doyle, Jacques Reymond and Ian Curley.

The Plough’s menus are influenced by seasonal and local produce, while the wine list is driven by delicious varieties of interesting and memorable styles to impress every palate.

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Finally, just out of Trentham but on the Trentham Road at nearby Tylden, a new restaurant and bar is about to make its mark.

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carer. I couldn’t find the place because I thought the building was a resort!” the chef recalled.“It has its own ambience and is a beautiful place to work.”Even though Lyn pursued a series of cooking positions in remote Western Australia for a

few years, she knew where her heart belonged.She soon returned to Hepburn House taking up the position of head chef and kitchen

manager and leading a staff of nine team members and a group of volunteer residents.“I returned in 2012 to the position I have now but I had to complete my chef ’s

apprenticeship which probably makes me the oldest apprentice in the world,” she joked.“We have a wonderful little band of volunteer residents who are an integral part of our

kitchen operation. They have daily tasks to perform if they wish and we encourage our residents to help out in their home, giving them a feeling of self-worth and enhancing their self-esteem. When coming to work it is like going to your other family.”

Located in Daylesford and nestled amongst the hills, Hepburn House is built like a country homestead. Providing all levels of care, the government-funded aged-care facility prides itself on offering a non-institutionalised home-like environment.

Housing 60 beds, all rooms in the facility are private and feature a large ensuite and double doors leading onto a veranda with views of the nearby hills. The facility also has double rooms available, each with a private lounge and ensuite making it suitable for couples.

Lyn said the kitchen also took pride in providing a range of quality food and meals to its residents, from pastries to stir-fries, Sunday roasts to dumplings and good old-fashioned comfort foods.

“We have a seasonal menu that rotates on a four-weekly cycle and everything is cooked in-house, with a few exceptions,. I love my job, I love the folk I work with, I love cooking and I love presenting a colourful meal and seeing everyone take enjoyment out of it.”

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Letters to the EditorTELDORADO says thank you.

Thank you to my volunteers and neighbours for assisting me with my open gardens 2015. You know who you are. This year we made $2701 to go towards a mental health first aid instructor. Hopefully this training will make a difference to young people who are struggling with mental health issues in Hepburn Shire.

Thank you to our sponsors, Zig Zag Wines, Holgate Brewhouse and Cookie Crumbs who all assisted in making this event a success. We also thank Taradale CFA, Kyneton Art Group, Kirra Niner and the artists for their live music and who donated their time for a great cause. We had great messages from the public who have supported the Two World’s project and we all need to understand there is always help available. Thank you for helping to demystify mental health.

Lastly, I want to thank Hepburn Shire’s staff whose guidance and advice has been fantastic to ensure that my open gardens was a well-run event. A lot more work to do but we have made a start.Terry MooreDrummond North

ON SEPTEMBER 11, I woke up to a long overdue, balmy, sunny, blue sky morning so I eagerly made my way to Lake Daylesford for my first lake walk in about two months.

It had been too cold, too wet, too windy, too everything for too long so I almost felt that I had been let out of jail that Friday morning. Time to reconnect with one of my favourite places in the world!

Sadly, I have always been frustrated by the necessity to constantly have to look down at the walking path so as not to trip or fall over the hundreds of protruding rocks, as opposed to looking out at our gorgeous lake or up at the beautiful treescape.

I often wondered as I walked how many lake walkers (locals and visitors alike) had come to grief negotiating the rocky floor at their feet. Conversely, how many more people could enjoy the lake if only the pathway was improved.

What joy lay before me as I set out on that sunny morning. I took off anti-clockwise from the carpark, greeted several friends en route, hopped over a fallen tree limb, swung around past the Lakehouse precinct then crossed the road to continue my trek.

Suddenly I realised that my view of the lake had become clearer. The council had culled several large trees that had been compromised during the huge storm in the area in February this year. I never tire of the lake vista and always feel chuffed that this is our Daylesford backyard...and now we have a better view of our precious “jewel”.

Given that I had not traversed the upper level of the walking path since late July, what a spectacular surprise it was to discover the new walking path complete with its brand new drainage system.

I believe in giving credit where credit is due so hats off to our Hepburn Shire Council.

They often suffer brickbats from the community when things go wrong and rarely receive thanks for positive achievements.

On this occasion I would like to shower them with multiple bouquets for facilitating this long overdue transformation of the rough into the smooth.

Now everyone can participate in enjoying our stunning lake precinct without the fear of falling.Sandy BreenDaylesford

IN JULY, Daylesford Dharma School launched an online campaign aiming to raise funds to buy land and build a permanent home.

The school is currently Australia’s only primary school offering an education based on Buddhist principles and teaches close to 60 students.

It leases land at the Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club social rooms, however due to a rapid increase in enrolments, and the impending expiration of its lease, the school must relocate next year.

The month-long Our School Needs a New Home campaign raised nearly $16,000 through the crowdfunding website IndieGoGo, plus $9000 in direct donations to the school.

Daylesford Dharma School wishes to extend sincere and deep thanks to all those who contributed during the campaign. This amazing generosity has enabled the school to secure land and initiate plans to relocate and begin building a new home in 2016.

We look forward to this next stage in our school’s growth and thank everyone who has helped us on this exciting and important journey.

More details on the Daylesford Dharma School’s new address and relocation will follow in the coming months.Nicole McIvor-FrancisDharma School fundraising coordinator

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THE Melbourne Chamber Orchestra has consistently impressed with its flexibility of ensemble, allowing it to perform a great

variety of programs while maintaining a first class level of performance.

At the Daylesford Town Hall on Sunday, September 13, the MCO appeared as an octet and as a sextet.

The concert opened with Sydney composer Paul Stanhope’s new work “Nephesh”. Divided into two contrasting sections “Prayer” and “Dance”, it is a piece which puts all the musicians under the spotlight, demanding technical and ensemble skills of the highest order. The result was outstanding in its beauty and precision.

The Concerto for Octet of Max Bruch followed, with a double bass replacing one of the ’cellos. As the title suggests the musicians would have to be ready for some challenging writing, particularly in the grand first movement. The performance was excellent. The role of the double bass was significant in the overall texture.

Tchaikovsky’s string sextet “Souvenir de Florence” completed the program in glorious fashion. The dance character of the opening was convincingly projected while the overall form was appropriately shaped. The contrasting lyricism of the other movements was elegantly phrased, including the vigorous final allegro.

The Friends of Wombat Hill provided a sumptuous afternoon tea and the special dinner later that evening allowed the lucky patrons to enjoy performances by the MCO string quartet.

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MELBOURNE milliner Carla Murley will head to Central Victoria as part of this year’s Spring Racing Carnival.

Ms Murley, of Murley & Co Millinery, will be the special guest at the Spring Carnival Showcase being held at the Campaspe Room at Kyneton Park on Thursday, October 8 from 11am to 3pm.

The milliner made her debut in 2012 and was named one of Melbourne’s “Top Ten Milliners” by the Herald Sun.

Pennie Currie asked Ms Murley to present and speak at the showcase because she wanted women in Central Victoria to be able to meet her and experience her work “which is new and refreshing”.

For this spring racing season, Ms Murley has teamed up with artist Fiona Slater to create a limited edition series of five hand-crafted head pieces titled “Leather, Latex and Lace”.

She will also be bringing her millinery library of more than 100 head pieces which are available to hire for local, interstate or overseas events.

KYNETON U3A will celebrate its 10th birthday with a free open day at the Mechanics Institute on October 16 from

2pm.The theme will be “Come and Play” with visitors

and guests being invited to join members in trying card games and puzzles at table displays throughout the big hall.

Games will range from Mah Jong and euchre through to Scrabble and giant jigsaw puzzles.

Live displays of Tai Ching and the U3A singing group will take place on the stage from 2.30pm.

Lyric sheets will be handed out at 3.30pm so visitors can join in with the choir.

There will be other information tables featuring some of the activities for which the U3A movement has become well-known throughout Victoria.

Host is president Geoff Brookes.

U3A Hepburn Shire

U3A Hepburn Shire will hold its AGM and a book launch of Reflections, celebrating its 15th anniversary, on Thursday, October 8

from 10am.Reflections will be launched by Ballarat MP

Catherine King and a light lunch will follow.Details: Anne Tamblyn on 0411 866 643 or email

info@u3ahepburnshire.com

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YOU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg, to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.

Daylesford Railway Market – every Sunday

Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday

Daylesford Farmers’ Market – first Saturday

Golden Plains Farmers’ Market – first Saturday

Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Market - first Saturday

Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday

Kyneton Farmers’ Market - second Saturday

Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday

Ballan Farmers’ Market - second Saturday

Maldon Market – second Sunday

Clunes Farmers’ Market - second Sunday

Trentham Farmers’ Market and Makers’ Market – third Saturday (pictured)

Glenlyon Farmers Market – third Saturday

Creswick Market – third Saturday

Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday

Talbot Farmers’ Market – third Sunday

Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday

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www.daylesfordcinema.org.auTuesday 29 September10am Oddball (G)12:30pm Blinky Bill the Movie (G)3pm Blinky Bill the Movie (G)6pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (M)

Wednesday 30 September1pm Blinky Bill the Movie (G)3:30pm Oddball (G)6pm Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (M)

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Tuesday 6 October10am Oddball (G)6pm Holding the Man (MA15+)

Friday 9 October5:15pm Holding the Man (MA15+)8pm She’s Funny That Way (M)

Saturday 10 October3:15pm Oddball (G)5:15pm Holding the Man (MA15+)8pm She’s Funny That Way (M) Sunday 11 October2pm Oddball (G)4pm She’s Funny That Way (M)6pm Holding the Man (MA15+)

The Art of Free Travel - A Frugal Family AdventureWords: Anthony Sawrey | Image: Kyle Barnes

MEG Ulman, Patrick Jones, their children Zephyr, Woody and their Jack Russell terrier, Zero live an idyllic life in Daylesford. They have a well-managed plot of land and beautiful house where

they practice permaculture farming, write and make art. They cast a small ecological footprint upon the earth and live on what they grow and forage in the bush.

In this regard they are part of a vibrant community living in the neighbourhood from Wheatsheaf in the south to Yandoit in the north. They have many friends and a full, uncomplicated life. So why uproot yourselves and embark on a 6000 kilometre odyssey to Cape York and back on bicycles?

The answer to this and much more can be found in their book, The Art of Free Travel: A Frugal Family Adventure, being launched October 4 at the Daylesford Library. After raising money through an online crowd funding campaign and renting out their house, they departed in November 2013.

For 14 months they travelled up and back along the east coast of Australia, living off what they foraged, from bush plums to road kill and dealing with speeding traffic on some of the country’s most busy roads. Their story is rich with the experience of meeting new people while going to bed with the sun and waking up to birdsong.

“The fundamental reason that we took on this journey,” says Patrick, “was to apply the philosophies of sustainable living to moving through the country we live in.

“Normally these principles are applied to a set location, but we wanted to see if we could adapt them to life on the road.” Here, the challenges were more pronounced, how do you live frugally without a fixed address?

What means do you utilise to make a journey such as this without relying on the monetary economy? The questions were not going to answer themselves without taking the first steps to find out.

The journey was also one enormous art work. Both Patrick and Meg believe that art at the most fundamental level should be bound with the resources that can sustain it.

They operate as a unit called Artist as Family and on the road all family members including the dog were invaluable as means of achieving their goals. Together they facilitated the exchange of ideas and visions of a sustainable world and the important role traditional indigenous systems have to play for the future of our planet.

“When you truly look at indigenous culture, you see that every element of their traditional culture, from food to their art, stories and dance are all based on their relation to resources.

“Their narratives are centred round living with the earth; our western culture on the other hand, is largely abstracted from our resources and the practicalities of that. When The Artist as Family set out on two tandem bikes, it was their intention to produce an artwork that incorporated these beliefs.”

When asked what it’s like to be back in regular life both Patrick and Meg agreed. “It hasn’t been hard but it hasn’t been easy either. While it is great to be around your old friends and community, we have felt a little unmoored.” It may be for this very reason that they are planning to head off again soon. “We are riding on another route to Sydney and back down the south coast in October to do readings,” says Patrick. “You could say we are pedalling our bikes and peddling our book to anyone who wants to listen!”

The Art of Free Travel will be launched at the Daylesford Library on October 4 at 4.30pm by permaculture guru David Holmgren. The event will be hosted by Hepburn Relocalisation Network and Daylesford Library with Gary Thomas cooking up a weedy storm for everyone from the community garden.

The Local has a copy of The Art of Free Travel to give away. Just email news@tlnews.com.au with your name, town and the name of Meg and Patrick’s family dog. The competition closes on October 2.

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Telstra staff planted more than 420 tubes of trees on Friday, September 18.

“It was a wonderful day and they are such great workers. It was just heads down, bums up. And everyone was happy and chatting along with some of the local Landcare members.”

Ms Keaney said last year Telstra staff helped with improvements to the Domino Rail Trail.

Trentham Landcare was started 19 years ago by Barry Elliot with the president now Patricia Scheltus.

Ms Keaney said the group, which has 71 members, was always looking for new faces.

“We especially want younger members, and by that I mean anyone under 60, because quite a few of our members who joined up originally are now in their 70s.”

Anyone keen to join Trentham Landcare can call Ms Scheltus on 0411 514 247.

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Meal deals for locals...and tourists too!EVERYONE loves a locals’ deal. Especially a meal deal! So here are the

dining establishments to head to for great value and meals.

Monday

Mercato, Daylesford – main dish & a glass of local wine - $30The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs – two courses and a glass of house wine,

beer or bubbles - $38Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn – Parma Night - $17.50

Tuesday

Old Hepburn Hotel - Cheap Eats - Nothing over $20Blackwood Hotel - Parma Night

Wednesday

Perfect Drop - five courses with a glass of bubbles or beer - $50Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot and Parma - $20Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn – Roast - $17.50Sault, Sailors Falls – a la carte menu with glass of wine

Thursday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20The Plough, Trentham – two courses - $25, three courses - $30Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville – Thai nightSource Dining, Kyneton - main course and glass of wine - $35

FridayCosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham – two courses - $25Bellinzona, Hepburn - Two courses and a glass of wine - $35Blackwood Hotel - Fab 5 Friday Chinese

Sunday

Moor Please, Hepburn - pizza + a glass of MP wine or 961 Lebanese beer - $20

Happy Hours

Daylesford Bowling Club has Happy Hour ‘n’ a half, from Monday to Thursday, from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Perfect Drop, Daylesford, also has a Happy Hour, every day, from 4pm to 6pm with $10 cocktails and $1 oysters.

Raffles

Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham and the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn.

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Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn

Makers Market – Friday, October 2, 6pm-8pmDJ Krushh – Friday, October 2, 9pmCam Kettle, DJ Krushh – Saturday, October 3, 9pmBuck JNR – Sunday, October 4, 5pmDJ JuzRa – Friday, October 9, 9pmGruesome Twosome – Saturday, October 10, 9pmOutland Brothers – Sunday, October 11, 5pm

Perfect Drop, Daylesford

Liz Frencham and Friends – Friday, October 2Callum Rampage – Saturday, October 3SIN Dance Night with DJ Clay Ravin – Monday, October 5Sheehan, Smith & Sheehan – Friday, October 9Paige Duggan & Wayne Parker – Saturday, October 10

Blackwood Hotel, Blackwood

Blues Union - Saturday, October 3, 8.30pmJemma and the Clifton Hillbillies - Saturday, October 10, 8.30pmDrag Bingo with Slash Darling - Friday, October 16, 8pm

The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs

Call Me Responsible – A Tribute to Michael Bublé and Neil Diamond – Friday, October 2, 8pm

MadDames with Maureen Andrew – Sunday, October 4, 4.30pmGeoffrey Williams sings Nina Simone & Bill Withers – Friday, October 9, 8pm

The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham

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Noel Craven Morning Melodies with morning tea and scones – Wednesday, September 30, 10am-11.30am - $7

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Personal touch evident at boutique wineryWords & images (left): Anthony Sawrey

I AM a wine philistine. I have to admit it. Its language, couched in textures, flavours and grape varieties, is a mystery to me but I’m willing to learn. Where better to understand what makes a good wine than to

visit the truly superb Paramoor Winery in the verdant surrounds of the Macedon Ranges.

Paramoor is a boutique winery and the first thing I learned on our visit to their cellar door is how they differ from the big producers. “A boutique operation such as ours,” says founder Will Fraser, “means quality always comes before quantity and there is quality in everything the winery does”.

“From the meticulous selection of grapes for Paramoor’s wine to the personalised service; every detail is considered.”

This personal touch is evident in all facets of the wine-making operation and made manifest in the range and quality of the 11 wines they offer for tasting. In fact we were lucky enough to arrive on the very day Paramoor was launching their new vintage wine releases for 2015. We ordered pizza, made ourselves comfortable and tasted the three new offerings they have for spring 2015.

I decided to try the Paramoor ‘Doris’ riesling while my paramour and expert assistant made herself comfortable with the ‘Winifred’ pinot gris. My choice had a distinctive personality unique to the region and exhibited a cheerful balance of fruity aromas followed by a delicious combination of apple and citrus highlights

Amanda’s pinot gris on the other hand was a rather more serious affair with a crisp component and an intense combination of baked apple and pear flavours.

After this we rounded out our tasting session with the ‘Isabella’ rosé. Rosé wines can vary widely, from very dry to overtly sweet. Happily the Paramoor offering sat nicely between these two poles with a fresh berry punch of the style you would expect from a boutique producer.

As we sat enjoying our surroundings the pizza arrived and you can best believe we were not disappointed. We choose the Macedon, a sublime margarita, the Spring Hill with mozzarella, olives, mild salami and basil or oregano and the Hot Springs with the above and a kick of chilli.

Will explained to us that the pizzas are made from the best of local ingredients and their intention is to produce a simple, tasty and inexpensive complement to their wine selection. The base is freshly prepared at the Kyneton Bakehouse and complemented with generous toppings of Istra salami, fresh basil, large olives and fine, regionally sourced cheeses.

A couple of glasses of wine were in order for our lunch and Amanda choose another glass of riesling (clearly her favourite) while I decided on something else from their menu and went for a glass of the 2010 ‘Kathleen’ shiraz. It was a strong complement to my food with an intense and uncompromisingly full-bodied character offering an array of black fruits, licorice on mocha on the tongue.

Across the gourmet landscape of Australia, the popularity of boutique wineries is growing and there is a reason for this. The production of limited run releases is infinitely better than the mass produced fare we often find ourselves drinking and when I suggested this to our host he agreed. “Our philosophy has always been to favour quality over quantity, while the production runs are often small, the quality is always exceptional”.

Despite its modest output (about 1500 cases per annum), Paramoor makes a wide selection of wines from chardonnay, riesling and pinot gris, through to rosé, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and merlot. I was the designated driver so I was only able to sample a small selection of what they have on offer but along with their tasty pizzas, I knew I had experienced something special.

Small is better in so many ways. The pace is more relaxed and for a former wine philistine like me, you can get to know your host, take the time to ask questions, and learn something new. Paramoor Winery is the perfect place to do just that.

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Give him land, lots of land, under starry skies above and Stephen will happily fence you in

WHEN Stephen Reid made the tree change to Glenlyon about a year and a half ago, he didn’t expect the country to win him over.

The local fencer moved from Melbourne after his parents asked him to come and help out at their winery.

“I was lucky enough to be asked to come along and help out on the property as it is fairly large and requires a lot of manual work,” Stephen said.

“It has been absolutely fantastic. I love the country lifestyle and especially the people. There is no way having had a taste of this I could return to the city!”

With a background in the commercial construction sector, Stephen has worked on everything from high-rise towers to railway lines and has even worked on the NBN as a telecommunications rigger.

The jack-of-all-trades has also had experience in the mining and resources industry, having worked for more than a decade in the field.

But it was when Stephen made the move to Glenlyon that he truly found his calling.

“I was lucky enough to be given a job by a local rural fencing contractor when I first made the move here,” he said.

“I was then offered an opportunity to work for a company who focused more on the residential side of fencing.

“That experience broadened my knowledge of the different types and aspects of fencing work, which was really encouraging as I had a pretty good idea I wanted to start up and run my own fencing business.”

With a wealth of knowledge and experience under his belt, Stephen went on to set up his own business Macedon and Hepburn Fencing.

Offering a range of residential fencing services, the company services the Macedon and Hepburn shires and specialises in Colorbond, picket and paling fences, gates and retaining walls.

Providing free quotes, Stephen said he encouraged his clients to exchange ideas and openly discuss their thoughts with him in order to ensure the best outcomes.

He said it was his reliability and high-quality service that set him apart from others in his field.

“We use only the highest quality of ethically-sourced materials which have been proven to stand the test of time, meaning you can trust that not only will your job be done to a high standard, but it will be done professionally giving you peace of mind.”

With a great love for the outdoors, Stephen said fencing was the perfect fit for him.

He said he received a great deal of satisfaction seeing his jobs take shape during the construction process.

“There is a sense of pride knowing you’ve done a job well and to the best of your ability,” he said.

“I also find happiness knowing that someone is satisfied with the finished product.”

For more information about Macedon and Hepburn Fencing, call Stephen Reid on 0438 809 897 or email macedonhepburnfencing@gmail.com. Further information is also available online by searching for Macedon and Hepburn Fencing.

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Citrus planting

Spring is clean-up time for citrus trees. The time to remove weak, spindly growth and dead or diseased wood from your tree.

As citrus trees grow, they tend to accumulate dead, woody twigs and light growth towards the centre of the tree.

By using a sharp pair of secateurs and a little patience, you can open up the centre and allow plenty of sunlight in, thus preventing the build-up of moulds, fungal diseases and insect pests that normally prey on shade weakened growth.

Don’t remove too much from the top of the tree because citrus prefer a healthy green cover all over as protection for young growth and fruit from the scorching rays of hot summer sun.

As a rule I would recommend that this pruning should take place by mid-September to enable regrowth of young wood to cover the bare branches left after pruning before the heat sets in.

This year with the recent late wintery blasts, it will probably be safe to take care of the pruning within the next couple of weeks.

Camellia care

As camellias reach the end of their flowering period, they begin to throw out new growth, so now is an important feeding time of year for them.

Help them to make plenty of strong new growth this spring by giving them a dressing of one of the slow-release fertilisers designed to promote flowers or a special camellia mix.

Once flowering has ended your plants will also benefit from a light trim to remove dead or spindly wood.

Because they are shallow rooted, help protect them from summer heat by spreading a good layer of organic mulch around the bed, making sure to leave about 10cm space around the base of the trunk to avoid any chance of collar rot.

Hydrangeas will also benefit from a good thick layer of mulch now to ensure that their roots are not allowed to dry out, especially once their flower buds begin to form. If allowed to dry out and wilt for any length of time it could cause the loss of blooms for this year.

Open garden

THE Mica Grange Open Garden and Sculpture Exhibition features 15 sculptors mostly from the Goldfields region and more than 60 sculpture creations.

It is open each weekend from October 17 to November 22 along with the Monday and Tuesday of the Melbourne Cup weekend.

With the theme Merging the Wonders of Art with the Beauty of Garden the exhibition allows visitors to view sculptures in a natural garden setting.

The three-acre garden is set on the rolling hills surrounding Mount Alexander with stunning views across the Sutton Grange valley to the Great Dividing Ranges. Mica Grange is a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, art and garden.

Entry is $5 per adult. Morning and afternoon tea, preserves, plants and a large range of small garden art are available.

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POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE

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Over 25 years’ experience in the Pool and Spa industry.

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Daylesford Newsagency & Tattslotto

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We stock The Local!

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Moss Shading Solutions

For Central Highlands’ total shading solutions talk to Brian & Deborah Moss.

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Women’s golf at Hepburn Springs

TWO of the recent events completed over several weeks at Hepburn Springs Golf Club Women’s

Competition have been the 54-hole stroke and handicap event and the Double’s Knockout.

The 54-hole handicap event was won by Jenny Cronin.

In the stroke event Bev Smith won the A grade, Julie Guiney was the B grade winner and Shirley Rodda won C grade.

Joy Nunn and Jan Thompson won the Doubles Knockout event for 2015.

Several women have travelled to other clubs and had successful days. Julie Guiney, Mary Davis and Bev Smith won the Clifton Springs Open Challenge Bowl in a Three-Person Aggregate event. Mary won the individual event B with 29 points.

Julie Azzopardi, Mari Gruer and Bev Smith won the Three-Person Ambrose at Bacchus Marsh West. Andrea Holmes and Bev Smith won nearest the pin. Julie Guiney, Andrea Homes and Mary Davis won the team nearest the pin.

Mary Davis also teamed up with Lois Kennedy to win the 4BBB event at Creswick Golf Club.

IT was all about the cars at the annual Swap Meet held at the Glenlyon Reserve on Saturday, September 26.

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A GROUP of women are hitting the gym at 6am to train for a Mudderella event at Myrniong.

Martijn Schroder is training the five women at the Daylesford’s Xistance working on a combination of running – the muddy obstacle course is about eight kilometres – with strength and skills training.

The course will see team captain Fiona Harris, and Leah Willian, Tegan Booth, Terri Overstead and Glenda Richardson scrambling under low wires, clambering over tyres, climbing up ropes and slipping down slides.

Martijn said the women had been training already for about six weeks and were all looking forward to the November 7 event.

“We are doing functional cross fit training to develop strength in our bodies so we can do things like rope work, jumps and slides, and combining that with running.

“I reckon they will do alright. They are working hard and doing a really good job. On the day we will all be a bit nervous but we will be ready.”

Women training hard for Mudderella

IT’S not easy training for an eight-kilometre, muddy

obstacle course but, from left, Tegan Booth, Terri Overstead,

Leah Willian, Fiona Harris, and above, Glenda Richardson have what it takes. Read their

story on page 47.

Tough mudders