Category: Community News
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Dereel Spokes Publication Archive
If you are new in Dereel or want to look back at previous printed editions of Dereel Spokes, a full archive in PDF format can be accessed from our Publications page. This includes the recently delivered Special Edition: Community Planning which provides an update of the seven community planning projects.
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Bushfire Recovery Session
This article was published in the Community Planning print edition of Dereel Spokes. A link to the recording of the session is included below. A Bushfire Recovery Community Information session was held in Dereel on Tuesday 26th June. This session was a follow up from the effects of the 2013 bushfires. Nineteen community members attended…
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Dereel Winter Community Day
There will be something for everyone at the Dereel Winter Community Day. The theme for this event is ‘Information for New and Current Residents’ and a representative of each community group will be there, along with Lucy Osmond, Dereel Wellbeing Officer. So if you are curious about a group or have questions about local services,…
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Community Planning Project Update
We are halfway through the three year Community Planning period, so it is time to look at the projects which are close to completion and those about to commence. If you live in Dereel or immediate surrounding areas, we welcome you to a project update guided by Nicole Langtip, Community Planning Facilitator. Date: Monday 16th…
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Devonshire Tea at Hub Cafe
We love the wonderful rain falling at the moment. If the wet weather leads you to comfort food, come to the Hub Cafe on Saturday for Devonshire Tea. As usual, we have espresso coffee, chai, and hot chocolate for all of your favourite brews. Hub Cafe is held at the Dereel Community Centre on Saturday…
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Dr. Rob Gordon
Dr. Rob Gordon, an expert on recovery from disasters and emergencies, was in Dereel in 2014 following the Dereel fire. Recognising that communities can experience long-term impact from disasters, Rob is returning to Dereel on Tuesday 26th June to present a follow-up information session on Bushfire Recovery. An information flyer about the session can be…
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Celebrate Summer with Us!
The Dereel Summer Community Day is hosted by DCHI to thank the Dereel community for supporting Hub Cafe, Dereel Spokes, and our other community work projects. Where: Dereel Reserve, 14 Swamp Road Dereel When: Saturday 3rd February from 6pm to 8pm Please RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend so we can…
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Hub Cafe Cancelled on Saturday 6th January
Please note that due to the extreme heat and winds expected tomorrow, Saturday 6th January, Hub Cafe is cancelled. For up to date information about the conditions, please refer to the following sites: Dereel CFA Brigade: Vic Emergency:
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Something for Everyone: Hub Cafe Christmas
There’s something to interest everyone at the Hub Cafe Christmas on Saturday 16th December between 2pm and 4pm: Christmas afternoon tea Art In Dereel will have an art and craft display The Men’s Shed will draw the Rocking Horse raffle The Gardening Group will be working in the garden and discussing plans for the next…
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BDNH / integratedliving Australia Update
Lucy Osmond, Dereel Wellbeing Officer, has advised us that the BDNH Group have amalgamated with integratedliving Australia. While services remain the same, you may notice a new logo associated with Dereel Wellbeing events and activities. The updated November/December issue of the Dereel Wellbeing newsletter is here: Dereel Wellbeing Program NovDec 2017
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Celebrating Seniors: Lunch and Art Exhibition
A gallery of photographs from the Celebrating Seniors: Lunch and Art Exhibition, held on Tuesday 10th October. Thank you to the Walking Group, Art In Dereel, Integrated Living and Golden Plains Shire and everyone who participated as an artist or by attending.
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Art Exhibition Catalogue
Here is the Art Exhibition Catalogue for tomorrow’s ‘Celebrating Seniors: Lunch and Art Exhibition’ at the Dereel Community Centre. If you would like to attend the cost is a $2.00 donation. We have eight artists with 72 artworks, along with door prizes. Please RSVP with Lucy today if you would like to attend. You don’t have…
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Lunch and Art Display
You don’t have to be a senior citizen to help celebrate Seniors Week in Dereel. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon viewing work by local artists at the Dereel Community Centre. Art, food, fun and door prizes, along with the ‘people’s choice’ artwork. Vote for your favourite. What a great way to spend an afternoon! View…
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AGM Notice: Dereel Men’s Shed
Dereel Men’s Shed is holding the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 14 October 2017. This will be followed by a Committee Meeting. Where: Dereel Men’s Shed, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel. When: 3:00 pm (1500 hrs), Saturday 14th October 2017 Further details: Contact Gordon Smith on 0448 843 426
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Free Volunteer Training: Increasing Membership Through Inclusion
Free volunteer training offered by the Golden Plains Shire is offered to people in Dereel or surrounding areas. The next course on offer is ‘Increasing Membership Though Inclusion’ held at the Dereel Community Centre on Tuesday 17th October from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with light refreshments offered. To run this course, a minimum of 10 people…
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Hub Cafe Taking A Break!
It’s the fifth Saturday of the the month and there are no planned activities at the Community Centre on Saturday 30th September. Given it is also Grand Final weekend, the Hub Cafe is taking a break. See you on Saturday 7th October for Art In Dereel, coffee and a huge chat about the winning teams!
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Community Day Is Here!
Don’t forget the Dereel Spring Community Day – Saturday 23rd September between 12 noon and 2 pm.
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DCHI Annual General Meeting Tomorrow
Please support Dereel Community Hub Inc. and the community projects we undertake by attending our Annual General Meeting tomorrow night, When: Monday 18th September at 7:30pm Where: Dereel Community Centre kitchen, 14 Swamp Road Dereel. Who: Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not need to be a member of the Dereel Community Hub Inc.…
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U3A and Muffins on Tuesday
The Walking Group has enjoyed seeing some more new and familiar faces joining them for a cuppa and a walk. People of all ages and abilities are welcome on a Tuesday morning. We meet at 8:30am at the Dereel Hall. Next Tuesday (August 22nd) we will be cooking some muffins for morning tea, and Jack…
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Workshop: Learn How to Draw
Local artist Glynis Bryden is running the first Art in Dereel workshop ‘Learn How To Draw’ on Saturday 2nd September between 2pm and 4pm. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Note that the workshop is free but there is a $10 charge for art materials which Glynis is supplying. A link to the PDF flyer is here.…
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Dereel Community Garden Working Bee
The Dereel Community Gardening Group is holding a working bee to plant the vegetable garden and pull out the rest of the garden along the wall of the Hall at the entrance to the Community Centre. Date: On Saturday 16th September Time: between 12 noon and 4pm. The working bee will include a light lunch for those…
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Dereel Community Day
In lieu of Spring Festival, the Dereel Community Hub Inc. General Meeting voted to hold four seasonal Community Day events each year. The Community Days will run over a few hours, including a lunch. Each seasonal event will focus on a different aspect of life in Dereel, with an opportunity for all local groups to…
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Dereel History Display
Presented by Julie Donaghy Come to the Dereel History Display to view photos, maps and artefacts, and read information on the history of Dereel I have collected over the last 20 years. These items have come from the people of Dereel, historical organisations, via the internet and from many other sources. There will be static…
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Christmas in July Lunch
By Lorraine Ellis On Tuesday 4th July, the Walking Group hosted a Christmas in July lunch instead of their monthly breakfast. The whole community were invited and approximately 48 people attended from Dereel, Enfield, and Rokewood. This included the Rokewood Walking Group (who had a walk in Dereel before lunch) and a group from the…
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Facilitated Community Planning Meeting
Golden Plains Shire has now transferred $7500.00 to the Dereel community, for projects considered important by the Dereel community. The SEED funding is allocated to the entire community, not to a specific group within Dereel. All members of the Dereel community are invited to attend a Community Planning meeting facilitated by Nicole Langtip on Tuesday 1st…
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Lake Wendouree with The Dereel Walking Group
Walk around Lake Wendouree with the Dereel Walking Group on Tuesday 18th July. All welcome for long or short walk and coffee afterwards. The group are meeting at ‘Piper’s on the Lake’ at 9am, and that is also where they will be having coffee. For more information, please contact Lorraine Ellis.
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Walk the Karuc-a-Ruc Trail
Sent by Jacinta Walsh, Trailblazers Walks Our next walk is Thursday 1st June 2017. We will meet at Hesse Health, 57 Ferrars Street, Rokewood at 10am and be dropped off at the Corindhap Hall to start the walk. We are walking 6km along the Kuruc-a-Ruc Trail, from Corindhap to Rokewood, on a good gravel track. This includes…
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Dereel Maths Help Group
by Erin Gallagher Are you, or your student needing some help with mathematics? Maybe the Dereel Maths Help group is what you need? Recently released research indicates that over 45% of parents feel uncertain helping their children or young people in their care with mathematics homework, whilst a staggering 75% of students wished they had…
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Dereel Wellbeing in May and June
From Lucy Oswin, The May/June edition of the Dereel Wellbeing Newsletter is now available. View it here. Note the Christmas in July event on Tuesday 4th July: more information about this coming soon.
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