Last week was a big week of cross country championships for Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes.

Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships, Victorian Open Cross Country Cahmpioships and LAVIC Eastern Region Cross Country Championships kept everyone busy.

Congratulations to all athletes who competed and to those who meddalled or bettered their expectations.

Special mention to the six club athletes – Harry Norman, Lily Peacock, Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven, Kiara Flavel and Indigo Linde – who were selected to represent Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships iN Maleny, Queensland, in August.

Results from Vic All Schools Cross Country Championships:

Under 14 Girls 3km Madeline Laven 2nd 10.51, Kiara Flavel 4th 10.57, Indigo Linde 6th 11.03, Piper Naismith 45th 12.35, Ashleigh Rooke 78th 13.18. Under 15 Boys 4km Angus Norman 26th 14.09. Under 15 Girls 4km Mia Strudley 15th 15.22. Under 17 Boys 6km Harrison Van Duuren 18th 20.56, Camden Hewitson 55th 23.31, Liam Russell 86th 25.51. Under 17 Girls 4km Georgia Laven 2nd 14.00, Zoe Sibley 17th 15.34. Under 18 Boys 6km Harry Norman 5th 19.16. Under 18 Girl 4km Lily Peacock 3rd 14.03, Grace Muller 11th 14.55. Under 20 Men 8km Max Savill-Bentley 23rd 30.14

On Saturday 30 June, cross country will be the club handicap at Margaret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream.

The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability. 

Last week was a big week of cross country championships for Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes. Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships, Victorian Open Cross Country Cahmpioships and LAVIC Eastern Region Cross Country Championships kept everyone busy. Congratulations to all athletes who competed and to those who meddalled or bettered their expectations. Special mention to the six club athletes – Harry Norman, Lily Peacock, Georgia Laven, Maddie Laven, Kiara Flavel and Indigo Linde – who were selected to represent Victoria at the Australian Cross Country Championships iN Maleny, Queensland, in August. Results from Vic All Schools Cross Country Championships: Under 14 Girls 3km Madeline Laven 2nd 10.51, Kiara Flavel 4th 10.57, Indigo Linde 6th 11.03, Piper Naismith 45th 12.35, Ashleigh Rooke 78th 13.18. Under 15 Boys 4km Angus Norman 26th 14.09. Under 15 Girls 4km Mia Strudley 15th 15.22. Under 17 Boys 6km Harrison Van Duuren 18th 20.56, Camden Hewitson 55th 23.31, Liam Russell 86th 25.51. Under 17 Girls 4km Georgia Laven 2nd 14.00, Zoe Sibley 17th 15.34. Under 18 Boys 6km Harry Norman 5th 19.16. Under 18 Girl 4km Lily Peacock 3rd 14.03, Grace Muller 11th 14.55. Under 20 Men 8km Max Savill-Bentley 23rd 30.14 On Saturday 30 June, cross country will be the club handicap at Margaret Lewis Reserve, Coldstream. The club welcomes all athletes of any age or ability. 

Yarra Ranges Athletics’ Saturday morning cross-country was held at a sunbaked Margaret Lewsi Resreve in Coldstream.

After a robust congratulations to Rob Belli for his LAVIC – EMR life membership, an exceptional turn out of eager athletes and supporters turned their attention to the challenge ahead.

Rob Belli is a stalwart of Yarra Ranges Athletics.

Rob has been involved with the club before and after his children finished competing at Yarra Ranges Athletics Little Athletics, performing numerous roles within the club, most notably as a starter during the summer months and as a starter, organiser and competitior during the winter cross country season.

Rob is also actively involved in officiating where he is regarded as one of the premier starters in Victoria, often convening courses on behalf of LAVIC and EMR.

This recognition from EMR of Life Membership is a well earned award for a well respected, admired and loved member of the athletics community.

Rob duly started the first of five races, encouraging every athlete to push themselves, be it training for school cross country championships or just chasing personal bests and the elusive chocolate frog reward.

Once again the performance from everyone was outstanding with some very close finishes and big smiles

Results from round 9 are:

500m Hunter Lockland-Struhs 2.05 Robert McDowell 2.09 Jett Lockland-Struhs 2.17 Emily Kinwel 2.31 Sinead Willey 2.35 Bryce Fiedler 2.38 Ava Burgess 2.43 Lily Clarke 2.45 Mischa Gopal 2.52 Dihain Rathnayake 2.55 Leah Kinwell 3.19 Harlem Willis 3.19 Amelia Sketchley 3.20 ava sweeney 3.20 Georgia McKinnon 3.23 Zara Gopal 3.41

1000m Cooper Prescott 4.21 Jasmine Cochrane 4.21 Beau McKinnon 4.32 Willow Naismith 4.37 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 4.42 David Nackovski 4.42 Bodhi Lockland-Struhs 4.46 Emily Fiedler 4.46 Madeline Cannon 5.14 Blake Seeger 5.14 Patrick McErlain 5.23 Chloe Granger 5.24 Violeta Nackovski 5.29 Lachlan McNaught 5.31 Samuel Laven 5.31 Sinead Willey 5.34 Taylah Dux 5.40 Blake Freer 5.54

1500m Zoe Clarke 6.13 Ciara Willey 6.15 Sarah Rollo 6.30 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 6.32 Stephanie van Bemmel 6.35 Kaylah Cannon 6.51 Kai Freer 6.54 Sean Cannon 7.19 Robert McDowell 7.25 Jett Lockland-Struhs 7.28 Matthew Harvey 7.32 Kristina Nackovski 7.41 Noah Sweeney 8.24 Mitchell McNaught 8.35

2000m Mia Strudley 8.14 Bailey Van Bert 8.27 Mitchell. Pointon 8.28 Mia Harriss 8.53 Tiara Willis 9.03 Tyson Flavel 9.04 Cooper Prescott 9.23 Lily Cochrane 9.45 Rachael Gopal 9.54 Zoe Freer 10.18 Jasmine Cochrane 10.29 Willow Naismith 10.55 Sarah Rollo 10.56 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 11.34 Tahlia Murden 13.13 Zoe Freer 10.18

3000m Mitchell Deckert 11.32 Michael Clarke 12.23 Tahlia Harriss 14.18 Lily Cochrane 14.31 roger lord 14.37 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 14.44 Jess Dux 15.19 Mike Willey 15.4 Aleesa Keenan 15.43 Nathan Murden 15.52 charlotte lord 15.55 Charlotte Twentyman 15.55 Sarah Rollo 16.13 Zoe Clarke 16.14 Mia Strudley 16.15 Katie Clarke 16.34 Graeme Woolridge 16.40 Nicole Cannon 17.09 Sarah Adji 17.09

Next weekend is a big one for the secondary school athletes.

The Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships will be held at Bundoora Park.

Good luck to all out athletes competing, represent your school, club and family with pride and courage.

The AV registered seniors also compete at Bundoora in the Victorian Cross Country Championships.

Saturday morning cross country will be at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn, another chance for a personal best.

 

Yarra Ranges Athletics’ Saturday morning cross-country was held at a sunbaked Margaret Lewsi Resreve in Coldstream. After a robust congratulations to Rob Belli for his LAVIC – EMR life membership, an exceptional turn out of eager athletes and supporters turned their attention to the challenge ahead. Rob Belli is a stalwart of Yarra Ranges Athletics. Rob has been involved with the club before and after his children finished competing at Yarra Ranges Athletics Little Athletics, performing numerous roles within the club, most notably as a starter during the summer months and as a starter, organiser and competitior during the winter cross country season. Rob is also actively involved in officiating where he is regarded as one of the premier starters in Victoria, often convening courses on behalf of LAVIC and EMR. This recognition from EMR of Life Membership is a well earned award for a well respected, admired and loved member of the athletics community. Rob duly started the first of five races, encouraging every athlete to push themselves, be it training for school cross country championships or just chasing personal bests and the elusive chocolate frog reward. Once again the performance from everyone was outstanding with some very close finishes and big smiles Results from round 9 are: 500m Hunter Lockland-Struhs 2.05 Robert McDowell 2.09 Jett Lockland-Struhs 2.17 Emily Kinwel 2.31 Sinead Willey 2.35 Bryce Fiedler 2.38 Ava Burgess 2.43 Lily Clarke 2.45 Mischa Gopal 2.52 Dihain Rathnayake 2.55 Leah Kinwell 3.19 Harlem Willis 3.19 Amelia Sketchley 3.20 ava sweeney 3.20 Georgia McKinnon 3.23 Zara Gopal 3.41 1000m Cooper Prescott 4.21 Jasmine Cochrane 4.21 Beau McKinnon 4.32 Willow Naismith 4.37 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 4.42 David Nackovski 4.42 Bodhi Lockland-Struhs 4.46 Emily Fiedler 4.46 Madeline Cannon 5.14 Blake Seeger 5.14 Patrick McErlain 5.23 Chloe Granger 5.24 Violeta Nackovski 5.29 Lachlan McNaught 5.31 Samuel Laven 5.31 Sinead Willey 5.34 Taylah Dux 5.40 Blake Freer 5.54 1500m Zoe Clarke 6.13 Ciara Willey 6.15 Sarah Rollo 6.30 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 6.32 Stephanie van Bemmel 6.35 Kaylah Cannon 6.51 Kai Freer 6.54 Sean Cannon 7.19 Robert McDowell 7.25 Jett Lockland-Struhs 7.28 Matthew Harvey 7.32 Kristina Nackovski 7.41 Noah Sweeney 8.24 Mitchell McNaught 8.35 2000m Mia Strudley 8.14 Bailey Van Bert 8.27 Mitchell. Pointon 8.28 Mia Harriss 8.53 Tiara Willis 9.03 Tyson Flavel 9.04 Cooper Prescott 9.23 Lily Cochrane 9.45 Rachael Gopal 9.54 Zoe Freer 10.18 Jasmine Cochrane 10.29 Willow Naismith 10.55 Sarah Rollo 10.56 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 11.34 Tahlia Murden 13.13 Zoe Freer 10.18 3000m Mitchell Deckert 11.32 Michael Clarke 12.23 Tahlia Harriss 14.18 Lily Cochrane 14.31 roger lord 14.37 Hunter Lockland-Struhs 14.44 Jess Dux 15.19 Mike Willey 15.4 Aleesa Keenan 15.43 Nathan Murden 15.52 charlotte lord 15.55 Charlotte Twentyman 15.55 Sarah Rollo 16.13 Zoe Clarke 16.14 Mia Strudley 16.15 Katie Clarke 16.34 Graeme Woolridge 16.40 Nicole Cannon 17.09 Sarah Adji 17.09 Next weekend is a big one for the secondary school athletes. The Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships will be held at Bundoora Park. Good luck to all out athletes competing, represent your school, club and family with pride and courage. The AV registered seniors also compete at Bundoora in the Victorian Cross Country Championships. Saturday morning cross country will be at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn, another chance for a personal best.  

Round 9 was played in cold, slippery and sometimes foggy conditions.

There were some surprises with the wins and losses on Saturday and there is now a log jam in the Division 1 competition with the top 5 sides all sitting on six wins at the halfway mark of the season.

Division 2 sees Seville take top spot by percentage after Yarra Glen’s first loss for the season.

The winners in senior football: Wandin, Healesville, Monbulk, Olinda Ferny Creek, Woori Yallock, Alexandra, Gembrook-Cockatoo, Seville and Yarra Junction.

A Grade netball winners: Healesville, Woori Yallock, Belgrave, Olinda Ferny Creek, Wandin, Powelltown, Yarra Junction and Kinglake.

Division 1 Seniors Football

Wandin 10.7.67 d Emerald 6.18.54

Wandin share top spot but are fourth on percentage after a win over Emerald. Emerald were chasing tail all day as Wandin got off to a handy start but only had a slim lead of three points at quarter time. They kicked away in the second, with 6 goals to 1, and went into the main break 32 points up. Emerald won the third quarter, kicking 3.1 to 1.5, but the margin was still 20 points. Emerald peppered the goals in the last with 1.7 to 1 goal straight and really should have had the game won, but wastefulness in front of goal cost them in the end.

Wandin Best: S. Wettenhall (3 goals), B. Harvey (1 goal), T. Leech-Hines, P. Hodgett, P. Bruzzese, J. Byrne

Emerald Best: D. Edwards, S. Semmens (1 goal), J. Rich (1 goal), B. Wood, A. Quirk (1 goal), N. Jansen (2 goals)

Healesville 10.17.77 d Upwey-Tecoma 6.4.40

Healesville are also equal first, but fifth on percentage after a surprising win over Upwey-Tecoma. Healesville started well, kicking 4.5 to 2.2 in the first to set up a handy lead by 15 points. Upwey won the second quarter, just, and reduced the margin at the main break to 13 points. Healesville turned on the burners a bit in the third, kicking 4.2 to 1.1 and the margin was now looking tough for Upwey. Healesville peppered the goals in the last, but accuracy plagued them, and they were still able to come away with the win by 37 points.

Healesville Best: J. Nugent, L. Daly, J. Roe-Duggan (2 goals), D. Plozza, A. Fraraccio, B. Murphy

Upwey-Tecoma Best: W. Duncan, B. Bantoft, S. Waters, B. Neil, S. Dawson, D. Bell

Monbulk 13.18.96 d Belgrave 7.6.48

Monbulk sit one win out of the five after a solid performance against Belgrave. Monbulk were in control from the outset and had a big lead by 33 points at quarter time. Belgrave won the second quarter, kicking 3.2 to 1.3 and reduced the margin to 22 points. Monbulk jumped into action in the third, with 5.6 to 2.1 to put the game out of Belgrave’s reach. A lacklustre last quarter, but Belgrave still won it but the game was all Monbulk’s.

Monbulk Best: S. Williams (2 goals), N. Wall, M. Langworthy (1 goal), P. Barge (3 goals), N. McPherson, K. Linde

Belgrave Best: T. Stubley, J. McDermott (1 goal), J. Marshall, N. Somervaille (1 goal), C. Power, L. Caton-Thomas

Olinda Ferny Creek 19.21.135 d Warburton Millgrove 3.7.25

Olinda have bounced back after a 110-point win over Warburton and are back on top of the ladder by percentage. They were a bit wasteful in front of goal in the first, but had a lead of 22 points at quarter time. They increased that lead to 37 points at half-time. A big 7-goal to 1 third quarter, as heavy fog set in, and the margin had blown out to 73 points which was well out of reach for Warburton. A final 5.5 to 1 behind and the final siren was Warburton’s friend at the end of the day.

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: D. Troutman (2 goals), M. Wright (6 goals), B. Currie, M. Hottes, D. Noorda, L. Hill

Warburton-Millgrove Best: L. Barnard, T. McKail, J. Walker, S. Andueza, M. Leeds (2 goals), M. Read

Woori Yallock 19.18.132 d Mt Evelyn 6.8.44

Woori Yallock are second only by percentage after knocking over sixth-placed Mt Evelyn who are only 1 win behind Olinda at the end of the day. Woori Yallock kicked 5.4 to 2.1 in the first and really set up the rest of the game. A big 7-goal quarter to 1 and it was all Woori Yallock at half time with a lead of 55 points. Mount Evelyn could only manage 3 behinds in the third to Woori’s 4.9 and it was all over. It was goal for goal in the last but to no avail for the Mounters.

Woori Yallock Best: E. Clasby (2 goals), M. Batten, J. Smith, K. Thompson, J. Matthews (1 goal), C. Cameron (4 goals)

Mt Evelyn Best: C. Urquhart, A. Gibbons, L. Inaps, J. Thompson (1 goal), J. Beamish (1 goal), K. Jones (1 goal)

Division 2 Seniors Football

Alexandra 14.14 104 d Kinglake 15.11.101

This was certainly match of the day with just 3 points separating these 2 at the final siren. Alexandra got early honours, kicking 4.4 to 2.2 in the first and a lead of 14 points. Kinglake kicked 6.4 to 2.4 in the second to swing the lead in their favour by 10 points at half-time. Alexandra found some extra legs in the third, kicking 7.2 to 5.2 and the score was now Alexandra’s by 2 points. It was a tight, tough last quarter but Alexandra just managed to hang on.

Alexandra Best: L. Ragg, J. Daniel (1 goal), J. Goonan, S. Steiner (1 goal), P. Ferguson (1 goal), C. McKay (2 goals)

Kinglake Best: M. McAllister, J. Nixon (7 goals), J. Butterworth, B. White (2 goals), M. Newton, W. Graf

Gembrook Cockatoo 9.14.68 d Powelltown 8.10.58

In another tight game, Gembrook got home by 10 points to be sitting fourth on the ladder. Gembrook got the early break and led by 15 points at quarter time. Four goals to 3 in the second and Gembrook increased their lead to 19 points at half-time. Powelltown held Gembrook goalless in the third and kicked two goals themselves to reduce the margin to 8 points at the final change. Powelltown could not maintain it in the last and Gembrook ran away with a hard earnt 10-point win.

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: T. Lockyer (4 goals), T. Whytcross, A. Mitchell, D. South, B. Wareham, L. Henzen

Powelltown Best: B. Traynor, L. Walker, J. Iacono, J. Bruhn, J. Moore (1 goal), J. Garthwaite (3 goals)

Seville 43.17.275 d Thornton Eildon 1.3.9

Seville hosted Thornton on Saturday and now sit atop of the ladder by percentage after a very big win. Seville were in control from the outset and have kicked the highest score to date in this year’s competition. Thornton could only manage 1 goal for the day, but Seville amassed goals in the second quarter and 15 in the last to end with 43 goals for the day.

Seville Best: J. Neal (12 goals), D. Broadway (6 goals), G. Fraser (1 goal), J. Fraser (9 goals), M. Timmermeister, J. Young (4 goals)

Thornton-Eildon Best: A. Phelps, D. Creed (2 goals), J. Scotland, J. Dickson, R. Andrews, J. Parker

Yarra Junction 17.7.109 d Yarra Glen 8.10.58

In what some would say was the major upset of the day was the awesome effort made by Yarra Junction to inflict Yarra Glen’s first defeat of the season and drop them to second on the ladder albeit by percentage. Yarra Junction kicked 6 goals to 2 in the first and went into the second quarter with a 25-point lead. Both teams tightened things up in the second and only kicked 2 each so it was still game on at half time. Yarra Junction kicked 5.1 to a wasteful Yarra Glen’s 4.5 to be up by 25 points at the last change. Yarra Glen was still in with a show until the Eagles outclassed and outplayed them holding them scoreless in the last but still managed to kick 4.2 themselves.

Yarra Junction Best: C. Hoare, D. Brookes, J. Welch, T. Boxell (4 goals), B. Clark (2 goals), T. Fennell

Yarra Glen Best: A. Smith (2 goals), T. Russell, B. Binion, B. Ashton (1 goal), C. Tait, G. Filsell (1 goal)

Yea: Bye

Under 18s Football

Gembrook-Cockatoo 14.13.97 d Warburton-Millgrove 1.5.11

Monbulk 9.13.67 d Alexandra 1.6.12

Wandin 13.15.93 d Emerald 3.0.18

Healesville 15.12.102 d Upwey Tecoma 3.4.22

Mt Evelyn 9.9.63 d Woori Yallock 6.6.42

Division 1 A Grade Netball

Healesville 38 d Upwey Tecoma 37

Healesville Best: Kayla Wandin-Collins, Chenile Chandler, Georgia Ford

Upwey-Tecoma Best: Keira Venables, Peta Day, Gabriella Bull (13 goals)

Woori Yallock 67 d Mt Evelyn 26

Woori Yallock Best: Jasmine Evans, Lilly Walsh, Madeline Hargrave (39 goals)

Mt Evelyn Best: Georgia Marsh (14 goals), Stephanie Jones (4 goals), Nakita Singe, Brittney Smith

Belgrave 63 d Monbulk Hawks 25

Monbulk’s Best: Nicole MacDowell (9 goals), Kaitlyn Seamer, Sophie Stubbs (10 goals)

Belgrave’s Best: Petra Keogh, Lauren Bennett (26 goals), Kalen Winters

Olinda Ferny Creek 81 d Warburton Millgrove 20

Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Not provided

Warburton Millgrove Best: Natalia Petrucev, Zoe Abbruzzese (11 goals), Selina Fotia

Wandin 75 d Emerald 33

Wandin Best: Sinead Lumsden (31 goals), Madeline George

Emerald Best: Eilish Loveday, Sally Rush, Abbey Dejong (8 goals)

Division 2 A Grade Netball

Powelltown 77 d Gembrook Cockatoo 19

Powelltown Best: Demi Barber, Amanda Martin, Olivia Caneva (43 goals)

Gembrook Cockatoo Best: Brooke Munnerley, Lainey Williams, Kaitlyn Dullard

Yarra Junction 59 d Yarra Glen 50

Yarra Junction Best: Courtney Lever, Hannah Sciberras, Mia Motteram

Yarra Glen Best: Nicole Moate (25 goals), Edana Lacey. Kali Fraser

Kinglake 63 d Alexandra 41

Kinglake Best: Monique Nagle (39 goals), Caitlin Ryan, Bridget Waack

Alexandra Best: Ellie Hedger (20 goals), Louise Chapple (5 goals), Lauren Steyger (16 goals)

Seville: Bye

Yea: Bye

 

Round 9 was played in cold, slippery and sometimes foggy conditions. There were some surprises with the wins and losses on Saturday and there is now a log jam in the Division 1 competition with the top 5 sides all sitting on six wins at the halfway mark of the season. Division 2 sees Seville take top spot by percentage after Yarra Glen’s first loss for the season. The winners in senior football: Wandin, Healesville, Monbulk, Olinda Ferny Creek, Woori Yallock, Alexandra, Gembrook-Cockatoo, Seville and Yarra Junction. A Grade netball winners: Healesville, Woori Yallock, Belgrave, Olinda Ferny Creek, Wandin, Powelltown, Yarra Junction and Kinglake. Division 1 Seniors Football Wandin 10.7.67 d Emerald 6.18.54 Wandin share top spot but are fourth on percentage after a win over Emerald. Emerald were chasing tail all day as Wandin got off to a handy start but only had a slim lead of three points at quarter time. They kicked away in the second, with 6 goals to 1, and went into the main break 32 points up. Emerald won the third quarter, kicking 3.1 to 1.5, but the margin was still 20 points. Emerald peppered the goals in the last with 1.7 to 1 goal straight and really should have had the game won, but wastefulness in front of goal cost them in the end. Wandin Best: S. Wettenhall (3 goals), B. Harvey (1 goal), T. Leech-Hines, P. Hodgett, P. Bruzzese, J. Byrne Emerald Best: D. Edwards, S. Semmens (1 goal), J. Rich (1 goal), B. Wood, A. Quirk (1 goal), N. Jansen (2 goals) Healesville 10.17.77 d Upwey-Tecoma 6.4.40 Healesville are also equal first, but fifth on percentage after a surprising win over Upwey-Tecoma. Healesville started well, kicking 4.5 to 2.2 in the first to set up a handy lead by 15 points. Upwey won the second quarter, just, and reduced the margin at the main break to 13 points. Healesville turned on the burners a bit in the third, kicking 4.2 to 1.1 and the margin was now looking tough for Upwey. Healesville peppered the goals in the last, but accuracy plagued them, and they were still able to come away with the win by 37 points. Healesville Best: J. Nugent, L. Daly, J. Roe-Duggan (2 goals), D. Plozza, A. Fraraccio, B. Murphy Upwey-Tecoma Best: W. Duncan, B. Bantoft, S. Waters, B. Neil, S. Dawson, D. Bell Monbulk 13.18.96 d Belgrave 7.6.48 Monbulk sit one win out of the five after a solid performance against Belgrave. Monbulk were in control from the outset and had a big lead by 33 points at quarter time. Belgrave won the second quarter, kicking 3.2 to 1.3 and reduced the margin to 22 points. Monbulk jumped into action in the third, with 5.6 to 2.1 to put the game out of Belgrave’s reach. A lacklustre last quarter, but Belgrave still won it but the game was all Monbulk’s. Monbulk Best: S. Williams (2 goals), N. Wall, M. Langworthy (1 goal), P. Barge (3 goals), N. McPherson, K. Linde Belgrave Best: T. Stubley, J. McDermott (1 goal), J. Marshall, N. Somervaille (1 goal), C. Power, L. Caton-Thomas Olinda Ferny Creek 19.21.135 d Warburton Millgrove 3.7.25 Olinda have bounced back after a 110-point win over Warburton and are back on top of the ladder by percentage. They were a bit wasteful in front of goal in the first, but had a lead of 22 points at quarter time. They increased that lead to 37 points at half-time. A big 7-goal to 1 third quarter, as heavy fog set in, and the margin had blown out to 73 points which was well out of reach for Warburton. A final 5.5 to 1 behind and the final siren was Warburton’s friend at the end of the day. Olinda Ferny Creek Best: D. Troutman (2 goals), M. Wright (6 goals), B. Currie, M. Hottes, D. Noorda, L. Hill Warburton-Millgrove Best: L. Barnard, T. McKail, J. Walker, S. Andueza, M. Leeds (2 goals), M. Read Woori Yallock 19.18.132 d Mt Evelyn 6.8.44 Woori Yallock are second only by percentage after knocking over sixth-placed Mt Evelyn who are only 1 win behind Olinda at the end of the day. Woori Yallock kicked 5.4 to 2.1 in the first and really set up the rest of the game. A big 7-goal quarter to 1 and it was all Woori Yallock at half time with a lead of 55 points. Mount Evelyn could only manage 3 behinds in the third to Woori’s 4.9 and it was all over. It was goal for goal in the last but to no avail for the Mounters. Woori Yallock Best: E. Clasby (2 goals), M. Batten, J. Smith, K. Thompson, J. Matthews (1 goal), C. Cameron (4 goals) Mt Evelyn Best: C. Urquhart, A. Gibbons, L. Inaps, J. Thompson (1 goal), J. Beamish (1 goal), K. Jones (1 goal) Division 2 Seniors Football Alexandra 14.14 104 d Kinglake 15.11.101 This was certainly match of the day with just 3 points separating these 2 at the final siren. Alexandra got early honours, kicking 4.4 to 2.2 in the first and a lead of 14 points. Kinglake kicked 6.4 to 2.4 in the second to swing the lead in their favour by 10 points at half-time. Alexandra found some extra legs in the third, kicking 7.2 to 5.2 and the score was now Alexandra’s by 2 points. It was a tight, tough last quarter but Alexandra just managed to hang on. Alexandra Best: L. Ragg, J. Daniel (1 goal), J. Goonan, S. Steiner (1 goal), P. Ferguson (1 goal), C. McKay (2 goals) Kinglake Best: M. McAllister, J. Nixon (7 goals), J. Butterworth, B. White (2 goals), M. Newton, W. Graf Gembrook Cockatoo 9.14.68 d Powelltown 8.10.58 In another tight game, Gembrook got home by 10 points to be sitting fourth on the ladder. Gembrook got the early break and led by 15 points at quarter time. Four goals to 3 in the second and Gembrook increased their lead to 19 points at half-time. Powelltown held Gembrook goalless in the third and kicked two goals themselves to reduce the margin to 8 points at the final change. Powelltown could not maintain it in the last and Gembrook ran away with a hard earnt 10-point win. Gembrook Cockatoo Best: T. Lockyer (4 goals), T. Whytcross, A. Mitchell, D. South, B. Wareham, L. Henzen Powelltown Best: B. Traynor, L. Walker, J. Iacono, J. Bruhn, J. Moore (1 goal), J. Garthwaite (3 goals) Seville 43.17.275 d Thornton Eildon 1.3.9 Seville hosted Thornton on Saturday and now sit atop of the ladder by percentage after a very big win. Seville were in control from the outset and have kicked the highest score to date in this year’s competition. Thornton could only manage 1 goal for the day, but Seville amassed goals in the second quarter and 15 in the last to end with 43 goals for the day. Seville Best: J. Neal (12 goals), D. Broadway (6 goals), G. Fraser (1 goal), J. Fraser (9 goals), M. Timmermeister, J. Young (4 goals) Thornton-Eildon Best: A. Phelps, D. Creed (2 goals), J. Scotland, J. Dickson, R. Andrews, J. Parker Yarra Junction 17.7.109 d Yarra Glen 8.10.58 In what some would say was the major upset of the day was the awesome effort made by Yarra Junction to inflict Yarra Glen’s first defeat of the season and drop them to second on the ladder albeit by percentage. Yarra Junction kicked 6 goals to 2 in the first and went into the second quarter with a 25-point lead. Both teams tightened things up in the second and only kicked 2 each so it was still game on at half time. Yarra Junction kicked 5.1 to a wasteful Yarra Glen’s 4.5 to be up by 25 points at the last change. Yarra Glen was still in with a show until the Eagles outclassed and outplayed them holding them scoreless in the last but still managed to kick 4.2 themselves. Yarra Junction Best: C. Hoare, D. Brookes, J. Welch, T. Boxell (4 goals), B. Clark (2 goals), T. Fennell Yarra Glen Best: A. Smith (2 goals), T. Russell, B. Binion, B. Ashton (1 goal), C. Tait, G. Filsell (1 goal) Yea: Bye Under 18s Football Gembrook-Cockatoo 14.13.97 d Warburton-Millgrove 1.5.11 Monbulk 9.13.67 d Alexandra 1.6.12 Wandin 13.15.93 d Emerald 3.0.18 Healesville 15.12.102 d Upwey Tecoma 3.4.22 Mt Evelyn 9.9.63 d Woori Yallock 6.6.42 Division 1 A Grade Netball Healesville 38 d Upwey Tecoma 37 Healesville Best: Kayla Wandin-Collins, Chenile Chandler, Georgia Ford Upwey-Tecoma Best: Keira Venables, Peta Day, Gabriella Bull (13 goals) Woori Yallock 67 d Mt Evelyn 26 Woori Yallock Best: Jasmine Evans, Lilly Walsh, Madeline Hargrave (39 goals) Mt Evelyn Best: Georgia Marsh (14 goals), Stephanie Jones (4 goals), Nakita Singe, Brittney Smith Belgrave 63 d Monbulk Hawks 25 Monbulk’s Best: Nicole MacDowell (9 goals), Kaitlyn Seamer, Sophie Stubbs (10 goals) Belgrave’s Best: Petra Keogh, Lauren Bennett (26 goals), Kalen Winters Olinda Ferny Creek 81 d Warburton Millgrove 20 Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Not provided Warburton Millgrove Best: Natalia Petrucev, Zoe Abbruzzese (11 goals), Selina Fotia Wandin 75 d Emerald 33 Wandin Best: Sinead Lumsden (31 goals), Madeline George Emerald Best: Eilish Loveday, Sally Rush, Abbey Dejong (8 goals) Division 2 A Grade Netball Powelltown 77 d Gembrook Cockatoo 19 Powelltown Best: Demi Barber, Amanda Martin, Olivia Caneva (43 goals) Gembrook Cockatoo Best: Brooke Munnerley, Lainey Williams, Kaitlyn Dullard Yarra Junction 59 d Yarra Glen 50 Yarra Junction Best: Courtney Lever, Hannah Sciberras, Mia Motteram Yarra Glen Best: Nicole Moate (25 goals), Edana Lacey. Kali Fraser Kinglake 63 d Alexandra 41 Kinglake Best: Monique Nagle (39 goals), Caitlin Ryan, Bridget Waack Alexandra Best: Ellie Hedger (20 goals), Louise Chapple (5 goals), Lauren Steyger (16 goals) Seville: Bye Yea: Bye  

Cakes, cocktails and castles.

That’s what’s on offer these school holidays at Mary Eats Cake in Montrose, which is holding a fairytale-themed high tea just in time for the school holidays.

A special treat for the little princes and princesses in your life, the themed high tea includes a range of activities and delightfully themed food to keep your little ones entertained.

Sarah De Witt, owner at Mary Eats Cake, Montrose, invited parents to bring their kids along.

“It was about putting on a special event, for the communities out this way,” Ms De Witt said.

“It’s a fairytale-themed high tea for the first week of the school holidays.

“There’s a big buffet of high tea, cupcakes, cookies, popcorn … there’s also a live show fomr a local fairy who will be doing a magic show, and a craft area with facepainting.”

“It’s just a really nice time and offers all the things that your kids can enjoy for a special occasion.”

There will be plenty of sweet and savoury nibbles for parents, too, including the opportunity to have some quiet tea away from all the fairytale excitement

Though, Ms De Witt said parents were quite welcome to dress up too.

For more information visit https://www.maryeatscake.com.au/event/

Cakes, cocktails and castles. That’s what’s on offer these school holidays at Mary Eats Cake in Montrose, which is holding a fairytale-themed high tea just in time for the school holidays. A special treat for the little princes and princesses in your life, the themed high tea includes a range of activities and delightfully themed food to keep your little ones entertained. Sarah De Witt, owner at Mary Eats Cake, Montrose, invited parents to bring their kids along. “It was about putting on a special event, for the communities out this way,” Ms De Witt said. “It’s a fairytale-themed high tea for the first week of the school holidays. “There’s a big buffet of high tea, cupcakes, cookies, popcorn … there’s also a live show fomr a local fairy who will be doing a magic show, and a craft area with facepainting.” “It’s just a really nice time and offers all the things that your kids can enjoy for a special occasion.” There will be plenty of sweet and savoury nibbles for parents, too, including the opportunity to have some quiet tea away from all the fairytale excitement Though, Ms De Witt said parents were quite welcome to dress up too. For more information visit https://www.maryeatscake.com.au/event/

Up-and-coming South Belgrave executive producer, Lachlan Nash, has helped to secure a second season for his show, ‘The Modern Middle East’.

What started out as a collaboration between friends has grown into a unique, well-received project, with the first season gaining unexpectedly high ratings.

Nash said he never anticipated such a positive response, or the breadth of potential topics.

“We’ve only just began to touch the surface of what we’d like to cover,” he said.

“Our ultimate aim is to help foster a more positive image of the Middle East. Yes, there are conflicts – but a lot of people are doing good in the region, too. Then, there is the significant history.”

‘The Modern Middle East’, which is presented by Nash’s friend Gemma Neary, reports on everything from escalating protests and diplomatic blockades, to the discovery of ancient artefacts in Egypt.

The first series aired weekly on Channel 31 in 2017, with an average of 10,000-40,000 viewers an episode.

Season 2 is scheduled to broadcast Australia-wide on Foxtel’s Aurora channel on 6.30pm Thursday nights, from 12 July to 27 September.

The second season intends to increase the production scale and further engage audiences, through in-depth analysis and guest interviews.

Nash said the project has evolved organically and was created simply through pursuing his own interests.

“I’ve always had a keen interest in politics and world affairs. But I’ve also been involved in theatre in various roles, including writing, set-design and performing,” he said.

“It felt like a natural fit. The show highlights news, offers editorial slots and a chance to interview people on many relevant topics, such as religion, resource politics and power-plays.”

Nash said the show was important, because he wants to impart knowledge and inspire younger generations.

In an effort to further the show, the team have set up a crowd-funding campaign.

The funds will go towards three of the production’s most significant expenses: studio hire, catering for the crew and broadcast fees.

To contribute, visit www.australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/the-modern-middle-east/.

 

Up-and-coming South Belgrave executive producer, Lachlan Nash, has helped to secure a second season for his show, ‘The Modern Middle East’. What started out as a collaboration between friends has grown into a unique, well-received project, with the first season gaining unexpectedly high ratings. Nash said he never anticipated such a positive response, or the breadth of potential topics. “We’ve only just began to touch the surface of what we’d like to cover,” he said. “Our ultimate aim is to help foster a more positive image of the Middle East. Yes, there are conflicts – but a lot of people are doing good in the region, too. Then, there is the significant history.” ‘The Modern Middle East’, which is presented by Nash’s friend Gemma Neary, reports on everything from escalating protests and diplomatic blockades, to the discovery of ancient artefacts in Egypt. The first series aired weekly on Channel 31 in 2017, with an average of 10,000-40,000 viewers an episode. Season 2 is scheduled to broadcast Australia-wide on Foxtel’s Aurora channel on 6.30pm Thursday nights, from 12 July to 27 September. The second season intends to increase the production scale and further engage audiences, through in-depth analysis and guest interviews. Nash said the project has evolved organically and was created simply through pursuing his own interests. “I’ve always had a keen interest in politics and world affairs. But I’ve also been involved in theatre in various roles, including writing, set-design and performing,” he said. “It felt like a natural fit. The show highlights news, offers editorial slots and a chance to interview people on many relevant topics, such as religion, resource politics and power-plays.” Nash said the show was important, because he wants to impart knowledge and inspire younger generations. In an effort to further the show, the team have set up a crowd-funding campaign. The funds will go towards three of the production’s most significant expenses: studio hire, catering for the crew and broadcast fees. To contribute, visit www.australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/the-modern-middle-east/.  

Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) has announced an exciting program for 2018, with some major community music projects in the works.
Ensembles are expected to resume in early February, with the feature music projects aimed at community wellbeing and wider education.
DRMC member Ray Yates said there was an air of excitement over 2018.
“The DRMC is looking forward to a fantastic year of music-making, with new projects such as ‘Forgotten Heroes’ and ‘The Dutchies of the Dandenongs’,” he said.
“All the orchestras, bands and choirs have begun rehearsals and are gearing up for a great year of music-making for all ages and abilities.”
Among the bigger projects includes ‘Forgotten Heroes – Vietnam Veterans’, which aims to engage Vietnam Veterans and their families.
Planned activities will explore and assist with the wellbeing and validation of the veterans’ experiences, and culminates in an event showcasing the music of the era and a new song expressing thoughts and feelings of present-day vets.
The DRMC is asking for assistance to locate veterans and their families.
Enquiries to Cath Russell at mscathsemail@yahoo.com.
Meanwhile, the DRMC will be holding ‘Penny Drive’, a project that combines history and music to tell the story of the fundraising campaign by Victorian children after World War I.
The campaign helped to build a school at Villers-Bretonneux in France.
The DRMC will also work with the Dutch community in the project, ‘Dutchies of the Dandenongs’.
The project aims to tell stories through music about the journey after World War II, with settlements aplenty in the Dandenong Ranges.
Community members of Dutch decent can register their interest to play a part.
Email drmc@drmc.org or contact (03) 9754 6566.
For more information, contact the DRMC on (03) 9754 6566.
More details at www.drmc.org.au.
 

Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) has announced an exciting program for 2018, with some major community music projects in the works. Ensembles are expected to resume in early February, with the feature music projects aimed at community wellbeing and wider education. DRMC member Ray Yates said there was an air of excitement over 2018. “The DRMC is looking forward to a fantastic year of music-making, with new projects such as ‘Forgotten Heroes’ and ‘The Dutchies of the Dandenongs’,” he said. “All the orchestras, bands and choirs have begun rehearsals and are gearing up for a great year of music-making for all ages and abilities.” Among the bigger projects includes ‘Forgotten Heroes – Vietnam Veterans’, which aims to engage Vietnam Veterans and their families. Planned activities will explore and assist with the wellbeing and validation of the veterans’ experiences, and culminates in an event showcasing the music of the era and a new song expressing thoughts and feelings of present-day vets. The DRMC is asking for assistance to locate veterans and their families. Enquiries to Cath Russell at mscathsemail@yahoo.com. Meanwhile, the DRMC will be holding ‘Penny Drive’, a project that combines history and music to tell the story of the fundraising campaign by Victorian children after World War I. The campaign helped to build a school at Villers-Bretonneux in France. The DRMC will also work with the Dutch community in the project, ‘Dutchies of the Dandenongs’. The project aims to tell stories through music about the journey after World War II, with settlements aplenty in the Dandenong Ranges. Community members of Dutch decent can register their interest to play a part. Email drmc@drmc.org or contact (03) 9754 6566. For more information, contact the DRMC on (03) 9754 6566. More details at www.drmc.org.au.  

Celebrating winter is one of the things Warburton does best and The River of Light Winter Festival is just one of the events that gets locals stepping away from the fireside to enjoy the season.

Local events team Bear and Moon Productions is presenting The River of Light Winter Festival 2018 for Warburton and all the Upper Yarra community on Saturday, 4 August at the Arts Centre Warburton and along the Yarra River from 5pm.

Aimed at showcasing both the beauty of Warburton itself, as well as celebrating local community, local businesses, producers and growers, the free family-friendly event will be a hub of heart-warming winter activity!

Organisers Sam Watson and PheobeMoon launched the festival last year and have been busy at community workshops creating wonderful lanterns for the walk.

The festival will start this year with the seasonal community dinner and live music before heading down to the Yarra River for the walk.

“This year we’ll have the dinner in the hall first and lantern walk will come later,” Sam said.

“It will be a bit darker and the lanterns can really shine, and then we’ll head back to the hall for desert and tea and more live music.”

Sam said that the generous support of Bendigo Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction, along with Yarra Ranges Council, meant the festival was a free community event and there was an open invitation to all members of the Upper Yarra and Yarra Ranges communities to join in the wonderful winter-warming happenings.

To make the most of the festival, remember to rug up (really rug up) because magical as it is in Warburton in winter, it’s best enjoyed at this time of the year with warm hands, warm feet and, of course, a warm heart!

Visit www.facebook.com/events/400284887149887 for more information.

Celebrating winter is one of the things Warburton does best and The River of Light Winter Festival is just one of the events that gets locals stepping away from the fireside to enjoy the season. Local events team Bear and Moon Productions is presenting The River of Light Winter Festival 2018 for Warburton and all the Upper Yarra community on Saturday, 4 August at the Arts Centre Warburton and along the Yarra River from 5pm. Aimed at showcasing both the beauty of Warburton itself, as well as celebrating local community, local businesses, producers and growers, the free family-friendly event will be a hub of heart-warming winter activity! Organisers Sam Watson and PheobeMoon launched the festival last year and have been busy at community workshops creating wonderful lanterns for the walk. The festival will start this year with the seasonal community dinner and live music before heading down to the Yarra River for the walk. “This year we’ll have the dinner in the hall first and lantern walk will come later,” Sam said. “It will be a bit darker and the lanterns can really shine, and then we’ll head back to the hall for desert and tea and more live music.” Sam said that the generous support of Bendigo Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction, along with Yarra Ranges Council, meant the festival was a free community event and there was an open invitation to all members of the Upper Yarra and Yarra Ranges communities to join in the wonderful winter-warming happenings. To make the most of the festival, remember to rug up (really rug up) because magical as it is in Warburton in winter, it’s best enjoyed at this time of the year with warm hands, warm feet and, of course, a warm heart! Visit www.facebook.com/events/400284887149887 for more information.

After a number of years hosting the Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for cancer research, Lorraine Dunbar felt she needed a change.

“It came out of the blue. I woke up one morning with the idea to have a tea cosy competition,” she explained.

“I just thought, that’s a good idea,” and with the Tea Cosy Exhibition and Competition now in its fifth year at Warratina Lavender Farm in Wandin, it’s certainly turned out to be an excellent idea!

Lorraine is a keen knitter, and although she had never knitted a tea cosy, she had lots of crafty friends more than willing to put their hands and minds to creating quirky, pretty, cute, functional, themed and some quite strange tea cosies.

Annemarie Manders from the Lavender Farm didn’t hesitate to provide a home for the competition and the rest is a cosy little bit of history, as they say!

Lorraine said whatever was needed, the answer was always ‘yes’.

“People just joined in; they just helped. It seemed like it was being scripted from above,” she said reflecting on the reason she is so passionate about supporting cancer research – the loss of a husband and daughter to cancer.

So making tea cosies is one thing – and entries come in from overseas and around Australia for the competition – but who buys them?

According to Lorraine, lots of people and all sorts of people.

Essentially the job of the tea cosy is to keep the tea pot nice and hot, but it’s the fantastic variety and the fabulous makers that make the exhibition such a success and such fun.

The core group of around a dozen ladies meets every week.

“They’re just lovely, caring people with positive attitudes who just want to do stuff,” Lorraine says.

“There’s a buzz in the shed, a beautiful, happy noise that’s really amazing.”

Others, including local Country Women’s Association members have come on board with a range of handmade items which are sold in the gift shed, adding a bit of variety.

The 5th Annual Tea Cosy and Exhibition is open until 22 July, between 10am and 4pm. Entry by gold coin donation.

Warratina Lavender Farm is at 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock. Phone 5964 4650.

After a number of years hosting the Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for cancer research, Lorraine Dunbar felt she needed a change. “It came out of the blue. I woke up one morning with the idea to have a tea cosy competition,” she explained. “I just thought, that’s a good idea,” and with the Tea Cosy Exhibition and Competition now in its fifth year at Warratina Lavender Farm in Wandin, it’s certainly turned out to be an excellent idea! Lorraine is a keen knitter, and although she had never knitted a tea cosy, she had lots of crafty friends more than willing to put their hands and minds to creating quirky, pretty, cute, functional, themed and some quite strange tea cosies. Annemarie Manders from the Lavender Farm didn’t hesitate to provide a home for the competition and the rest is a cosy little bit of history, as they say! Lorraine said whatever was needed, the answer was always ‘yes’. “People just joined in; they just helped. It seemed like it was being scripted from above,” she said reflecting on the reason she is so passionate about supporting cancer research – the loss of a husband and daughter to cancer. So making tea cosies is one thing – and entries come in from overseas and around Australia for the competition – but who buys them? According to Lorraine, lots of people and all sorts of people. Essentially the job of the tea cosy is to keep the tea pot nice and hot, but it’s the fantastic variety and the fabulous makers that make the exhibition such a success and such fun. The core group of around a dozen ladies meets every week. “They’re just lovely, caring people with positive attitudes who just want to do stuff,” Lorraine says. “There’s a buzz in the shed, a beautiful, happy noise that’s really amazing.” Others, including local Country Women’s Association members have come on board with a range of handmade items which are sold in the gift shed, adding a bit of variety. The 5th Annual Tea Cosy and Exhibition is open until 22 July, between 10am and 4pm. Entry by gold coin donation. Warratina Lavender Farm is at 105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock. Phone 5964 4650.

Warm Up Ya Wiggle and Boogie for Bali is a fabulous invitation in the middle of winter, but there’s a whole lot more behind it.

Friends Liz Cadzow and Miranda Wills are part of a group of Healesville women heading for Bali on an annual retreat organised by movement therapist Michelle Redman.

Michelle puts together the retreats which Liz said takes participants on a wonderful, mindful journey through Yin Yoga, Qi gong and meditation.

“In addition to this, her philosophy is to give back to the community that the retreat is held in,” Liz said.

Participants are asked to raise funds for the communities in which the retreats are held and this year the money will be donated through the Gaia Foundation to support two Balinese schools

The Tejakula Scholarship Program will help students from poor families continue their education, providing greater potential to go on to further study while Kutuh School will receive assistance with nutritious foods.

“We receive so much when go to these third world countries and I believe we should be giving back to the communities we visit,” Michelle said.

Over the past four years the retreats have raised over $30,000 supporting clean water for villages, building a house, building wheel chairs for landmine survivors and putting money into schools.

“The focus this time on keeping girls in schools. We stay a week, we don’t get overly involved, the communities direct us,” she said.

Liz and Miranda’s Warm Up Ya Wiggle and Boogie for Bali is part of the 2018 fundraising effort and a fun way that the wider community can help achieve those goals.

There will be some great bluesy grooves from local band The Dustmen and tunes to get you moving on the dance floor from DJ Lex on Dex.

Thanks to the support of local businesses, there will also be lots of opportunities to win fabulous raffle prizes.

Warm Up Ya Wiggle and Boogie for Bali is on at the Healesville Scout Hall on Saturday, 28 July, with doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 through TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=401635&

or $22 at the door on the night.

Warm Up Ya Wiggle and Boogie for Bali is a fabulous invitation in the middle of winter, but there’s a whole lot more behind it. Friends Liz Cadzow and Miranda Wills are part of a group of Healesville women heading for Bali on an annual retreat organised by movement therapist Michelle Redman. Michelle puts together the retreats which Liz said takes participants on a wonderful, mindful journey through Yin Yoga, Qi gong and meditation. “In addition to this, her philosophy is to give back to the community that the retreat is held in,” Liz said. Participants are asked to raise funds for the communities in which the retreats are held and this year the money will be donated through the Gaia Foundation to support two Balinese schools The Tejakula Scholarship Program will help students from poor families continue their education, providing greater potential to go on to further study while Kutuh School will receive assistance with nutritious foods. “We receive so much when go to these third world countries and I believe we should be giving back to the communities we visit,” Michelle said. Over the past four years the retreats have raised over $30,000 supporting clean water for villages, building a house, building wheel chairs for landmine survivors and putting money into schools. “The focus this time on keeping girls in schools. We stay a week, we don’t get overly involved, the communities direct us,” she said. Liz and Miranda’s Warm Up Ya Wiggle and Boogie for Bali is part of the 2018 fundraising effort and a fun way that the wider community can help achieve those goals. There will be some great bluesy grooves from local band The Dustmen and tunes to get you moving on the dance floor from DJ Lex on Dex. Thanks to the support of local businesses, there will also be lots of opportunities to win fabulous raffle prizes. Warm Up Ya Wiggle and Boogie for Bali is on at the Healesville Scout Hall on Saturday, 28 July, with doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 through TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=401635& or $22 at the door on the night.