Tag: Dereel
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Local Plan Species: Parsons Bands Orchids (Eriochilus cucullatus)
Typically, Parsons Bands Orchids (Eriochilus cucullatus) appear after the first heavy rainfall of Autumn. While Dereel had only seen some slight showers this Autumn, it seems to be enough moisture to enable this orchid to flower. I have found a few in the last couple of weeks, but they are not plentiful. They also don’t…
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Dereel People – Tashkah Lloyd
1. How long have you lived in the area? Officially since January, but we got the house over 12 months ago and have been coming up for weekends whenever possible. 2. What’s great about living here? I am loving living close to nature, and having space. I like the idea of having a community and like what I…
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GPS Update on Dereel Projects
The Golden Plains Shire Council has provided this update on the various projects happening in Dereel: Dereel Hall Upgrade The Dereel Hall Upgrade is well underway and on schedule for completion in late May early June. Works completed and underway include: under slab plumbing, slab works, framing, roofing, block work and glazing with rough-in of…
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Saturday 2nd April at the Hub Cafe
Cancelled: Browns Toadlet Survey Due to unforeseen circumstances, Julie Lee is unable to run the Browns Toadlet Survey, originally scheduled for Saturday 2nd April at the Hub Cafe in the Dereel Community Centre. The Hub Cafe will still be open on Saturday 2nd between 2pm and 4pm, so drop in for a coffee and a…
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Dereel People – Rick Olsson
1. How long have you lived in the area? About 3 or 4 years, we were looking for about 20 acres for a reasonable price. It is centrally located for my work with surrounding shires. 2. What’s great about living here? The quietness. It’s good for gold hunting and hunting rabbits. I like the people that…
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Office Bearers Update
Following the resignation of our Inaugural President, Caroline Everett, a call for nominations was distributed to DCHI Members in February. The election was conducted in the meeting held on Monday 7th March 2016. DCHI Member Julie Lee also resigned from the DCHI Committee of Management and the role of Assistant Secretary due to personal reasons. As…
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Dereel People – Rob Maclean
1. How long have you lived in the area? I bought my block in 1987 for $9,000. I was living and working in Melbourne but the company I was working for was bought out and I was made redundant. We sold up and moved here in 1989. It took me 5 years to build my mud…
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Call for Nominations
The next Dereel Community Hub Incorporated Meeting will be held tomorrow, 7 March 2016 at 7:30pm in the Dereel Community Centre. In the meeting held on Monday 8th February the DCHI Committee of Management accepted with regret the resignation of our Inaugural President, Caroline Everett due to ill health and changed personal circumstances. We are…
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Adult Colouring Day with Guest Glynis Bryden
A new Hub Cafe activity has been organised by Carol Moyse. Carol’s outline of the session is below. You don’t need to be a DCHI Member to attend this session. *** I’m pleased to announce that our first Adult Colouring day has been planned for Saturday 5th March as part of the Hub Cafe between 2-4pm.…
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Phun with Photographs
The Hub Cafe is on tomorrow, from 2pm to 4pm. This week, Paul Shire is calling local photographers of all skill levels to come along. Here is a note from Paul: * * * Hi Dereelians! Tashkah and I recently moved into Dereel and we love it……….er, so far. Ha! I am an ex newspaper photographer of…
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Dereel People – Caroline Everett
1. How long have you lived in the area? Most of my life. I grew up here and have been here ever since except for about 15 years. Just before I turned 18, I moved to Melbourne for a little over a year to work, then to Ballarat and Maryborough. In 1996 I moved to…
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Dereel Hub Activities
Hub Cafe Opening Time Change We’ve noticed that the Dereel Hub Café gets busy just before we’re due to close at 2pm, so we’ve changed the opening time. The Hub Café now runs each Saturday from 2pm to 4pm The later time slot offers us an opportunity to run activities for like-minded people. We hope…
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Update from the Dereel Walking Group
The following report was received from the Dereel Walking Group’s Lorraine Ellis: The Dereel Walking Group began meeting again mid January without our mainstay, Bennita Hough, who has retired. At the moment we are meeting in the Community Centre each Tuesday morning at 8.30 am. We walk according to the individual’s fitness, then have a…
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Make Your Mark
This article was received today from Golden Plains Shire: Would you like to work with professional artists to design and paint local skate parks or do you know a young person who should get involved? Applications are now open for a spot on the Street Art team – an opportunity to meet people, get creative…
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Dereel People – Julie Lee
1. How long have you lived in the area? About 5 years. I was ready for a tree change. I lived in Geelong and my husband in Ballarat so Dereel seemed part way between the two.. 2. What’s great about living here? I love the peace and quiet, the trees, wildlife and especially the orchids.…
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Hesse Health in Dereel Tomorrow
Jen McLean from HESSE Health will be in Dereel tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd February to speak about health needs and services available to Dereel residents. The discussion will commence at approximately 9:30am in the Dereel Community Centre, 14 Swamp Road, Dereel. The Dereel Walking Group meet at 8:30am tomorrow outside the Dereel Community Centre, and welcome…
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Trailblazer Walks
Dereel Spokes received the 2016 Trailblazer Walks schedule from Golden Plains Shire’s Jacinta Walsh. The first walk is on Thursday 3rd March in Ballarat’s Victoria Park. A bus will pick up interested walkers from the Dereel Community Centre, but bookings are essential. Contact Jacinta on landline 5321 1500, mobile 0458 384 080 or email her jacinta.walsh@gplains.vic.gov.au.…
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Update: Hub Cafe Christmas Postponed
Please note that due to extreme weather conditions, the Hub Cafe Christmas will not be held today. We will have a get together for New Year on 2nd January from 12 noon to 2pm with the same set-up as the Hub Cafe Christmas. Bring a plate to share and enjoy free coffee and a chat.
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Hub Cafe Christmas!
Celebrate Christmas with us on 19th December. The Dereel Community Hub Incorporated (DCHI) invites the Dereel community to the last Hub Cafe of 2015. Bring a plate to share and celebrate Christmas with us on Saturday 19th December at the Dereel Community Centre between 12 noon and 2pm. We’re offering free coffee and Christmas cheer.…
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Dereel Hall Upgrade
Dereel Community Nurse Bennita Hough has provided Dereel Spokes with this update on works to occur at the Dereel Soldiers Memorial Hall, beginning next week. If you have any questions, please refer to the contact details on the notice below: Media Release-Dereel-Hall-Upgrade
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December News from the Dereel Community Nurse
December is Bennita’s last month as the Dereel Community Nurse, so this is her last Newsletter. If you can get along to one of the events listed in the newsletter to say goodbye and wish her well in retirement, I’m sure she would love to see you. On behalf of the Dereel Community Hub Incorporated, I would…
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Accessing Support for your Mental Health
Melissa Harris, Mental Health Recovery Worker with UnitingCare will be at the Dereel Community Centre on Tuesday 1st December from 9am until 2pm to provide information about the services provided, along with mental health tips and general discussion. If you would like to chat with Melissa about your personal circumstances, she will be able to support…
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Becoming a Member of DCHI
“To serve as a hub to strengthen the community of Dereel and surrounds through cooperation” Our success in accomplishing this Mission depends on the active contribution of DCHI members. DCHI proudly encourages all members to actively support each other in building the community we want to be part of. Members decide the direction we take, the events we…
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Yellow: The colour of Spring
To tie in with the Dereel and Surrounds Spring Festival, happening on Saturday 10th October, I thought I would post a gallery of beautiful yellow Spring wildflowers growing in and around Dereel. I’ve started with the Spring Festival logo, which features Guinea Flowers. This is just a start. There are so many yellow wild flowers blossoming…
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Dereel Community Nurse October Newsletter
Beginning with the Seniors Week and ending with a trip to view the Archibald Prize touring exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Bennita has put together a busy program for October! Find out about the visiting Dietician and come along to hear the CFA’s Jill Burgess talk about fire safety. There’s the community breakfast…
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Our First Hub Cafe!
The first Hub Cafe was held at the Dereel Community Centre on Saturday 12th September. It was great to see community members enjoying the sunshine and chatting together over a perfectly brewed espresso coffee.
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Our Office Bearers
The Inaugural General Meeting of the Dereel Community Hub Incorporated was held last night – Monday 7 September at 7:00 pm as advertised. Thank you to Councillor Helena Kirby for officiating at the meeting. The following people were elected as office bearers: President: Caroline Everett Vice President: Richard Emery Secretary: Lisa Hunter Assistant Secretary: Julie…
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Inaugural General Meeting 7pm 7th September
The Inaugural General Meeting of the Dereel Community Hub Inc. will be held at 7pm on Monday 7th September 2015 at the Dereel Community Centre. We invite residents of Dereel and surrounding communities to attend, join as members, nominate for roles and elect Office bearers. The Hub is an Incorporated Association and has adopted the…
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Our Banner: The Nodding Greenhood
The Nodding Greenhood has long been associated with Dereel. Shortly after I moved to the community a friendly local gave me a small sewing repair kit with Dereel and a Greenhood imprinted on top. In local meetings, people talk about plans for marking this association in a more public way – through signs, or walking trails, or sculpture.…
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Dereel and Surrounds Spring Festival
The second annual Dereel and Surrounds Spring Festival is planned for Saturday 10th October. This year, the Spring Festival is being run under the banner of the newly formed Dereel Community Hub Incorporated. Community groups, individuals, artists and market stall holders are all invited to participate in a fun day for the whole family.
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