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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Thursday Night Social Tennis: 7:30-9:39pm $2pp
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC 4Reel Movie night: Friday 15th December 6pm start

Looking forward to having a laugh at the final instalment for the year of SC 4Reel –  great food, conversation and friendship. Not entirely sure what this last offering will be but probably will screen the classic “The Plank” or something else just as silly.  Dinner at 6pm followed by the movie at 7:30pm.

FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP: Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Centre.  For those able to provide food it’s just $5 donation for the Centre.    Lindy – Tel: 5965 2202 or k.montell44@gmail.com

Free fridge/freezer

If anyone is looking for a fridge for their shed, then give Andrew a call on 0400 433 557. Dimensions are 800 x 800 x 1700, freezer on the left side and fridge on the right side.

CFA has announced fire restrictions for the Yarra Ranges will begin at 1am on Monday 18 December.

Once the fire danger period has begun, fires cannot be lit in open air without a permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer.  Fire danger periods are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, weather and rainfall.

Residents are encouraged to burn off any garden waste they wish to prior to 18 December and when doing so to register their burn-off online at firepermits.vic.gov.au, by calling 1800 668 511 or by filling out a Burn Off Notification Form and emailing it to burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Thursday Night Social Tennis: 7:30-9:39pm $2pp
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC 4Reel Movie night: Friday 15th December 6pm start

Looking forward to having a laugh at the final instalment for the year of SC 4Reel –  great food, conversation and friendship. Not entirely sure what this last offering will be but probably will screen the classic “The Plank” or something else just as silly.  Dinner at 6pm followed by the movie at 7:30pm.

FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP: Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Centre.  For those able to provide food it’s just $5 donation for the Centre.    Lindy – Tel: 5965 2202 or k.montell44@gmail.com

Free fridge/freezer

If anyone is looking for a fridge for their shed, then give Andrew a call on 0400 433 557. Dimensions are 800 x 800 x 1700, freezer on the left side and fridge on the right side.

CFA has announced fire restrictions for the Yarra Ranges will begin at 1am on Monday 18 December.

Once the fire danger period has begun, fires cannot be lit in open air without a permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer.  Fire danger periods are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, weather and rainfall.

Residents are encouraged to burn off any garden waste they wish to prior to 18 December and when doing so to register their burn-off online at firepermits.vic.gov.au, by calling 1800 668 511 or by filling out a Burn Off Notification Form and emailing it to burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC 4Reel Movie night: Friday 15th December 6pm start

Looking forward to having a laugh at the final instalment for the year of SC 4Reel –  great food, conversation and friendship. Not entirely sure what this last offering will be but probably will screen the classic “The Plank” or something else just as silly.  Dinner at 6pm followed by the movie at 7:30pm.

FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP: Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Centre.  For those able to provide food it’s just $5 donation for the Centre.    Lindy – Tel: 5965 2202 or k.montell44@gmail.com

Snake avoidance training for pooches!

Did not realise this was a thing but for those of you who think your furry friends need assistance in learning that those wriggly critters are not for playing with, then this might be an option.  One member of our community is having a session for their dogs on the 22nd December and thought there may be others in the community interested in trying this.  

Training occurs with live snakes that have had their venom gland removed and it covers the Big Four – Brown, Copperhead, Red Belly Black and my special favourite (not!) Tiger.  A dog shock collar is used for training so a vet letter advising the dog is healthy for this type of training is required.

For more information and cost involved, please contact Matt on 0409 215 750

Garden Club: Garden Show held early in November

Once again the garden show proved a success for all who came along to enjoy the morning tea, admire the floral arrangements and snap up a bargain in the plant sale.  This is a long standing Steels Creek event that is very well supported by the community and those that live a little further afield.  Many thanks to the Garden Club for the Photos.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

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Hope you all picked a winner today…….. or spent the day in the garden, enjoying the sunshine!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Tennis: Social tennis Thursday night 7:30 pm $2pp
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

It’s all happening in Steels Creek this Friday night.  You have a choice, citizens of the valley – AGM or Movie night!!

SC Tennis and Social Club: AGM & Social Night Friday 10th  6pm

Please come to support your local tennis and social club at the monthly social evening.  Because we are such an efficient group, we are incorporating our AGM into the proceedings – it will only take a very short time of the evening, but it is a vital part of our community group, and we do need your support.

SC 4Reel Movie night: Friday 10th November 6pm start

This month’s film offering is the comedy/drama Green Book. It won the Academy Award for best picture in 2018.

“Amidst rampant racism in the 1960s southern America, an African American pianist hires an Italian American bouncer to drive him through his venues. They come closer in the course of their journey.”  

SC Landcare and Birdlife Australia: Birds on Farms workshop November 25th

We are lucky to be hosting a workshop here in Steels Creek this November, and welcome you all to join in.  Please see below flyer for more details and where to RSVP

Yarra Ranges Council Tidbits

Rachels Farm: Film director and actress Rachel Ward voyages from wilful ignorance about the ecological impacts of conventional agriculture on her own rural property, to embracing a movement to restore the health of Australia’s farmland, food and climate.
Wednesday 8 November 2023
7.00 – 8.30pm
The Memo, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

For more information and to book click here

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

To subscribe, email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au or vist https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine and subscribe on the site.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC Garden Club: Annual flower Show Saturday 4th November 9am-1pm

Come and support our local garden group this Saturday.  As well as a flower display, there will be plants and produce to buy, plus morning tea.

It’s AGM season! Please note the following dates for AGM.  

• SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday 10th November 7:00pm (also our monthly social night)
• SC Community Centre: Monday 13th November 7:30pm

SC 4Reel Movie night: Friday 10th November 6pm start

This month’s film offering is the comedy/drama Green Book. It won the Academy Award for best picture in 2018.

“Amidst rampant racism in the 1960s southern America, an African American pianist hires an Italian American bouncer to drive him through his venues. They come closer in the course of their journey.”  

SC Landcare and Birdlife Australia: Birds on Farms workshop November 25th

We are lucky to be hosting a workshop here in Steels Creek this November, and welcome you all to join in.  Please see below flyer for more details and where to RSVP

Yarra Ranges Council Tidbits

Rachels Farm: Film director and actress Rachel Ward voyages from wilful ignorance about the ecological impacts of conventional agriculture on her own rural property, to embracing a movement to restore the health of Australia’s farmland, food and climate.
Wednesday 8 November 2023
7.00 – 8.30pm
The Memo, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

For more information and to book click here

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

To subscribe, email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au or vist https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine and subscribe on the site.
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Let’s start this week newsletter with confirmation that all the links actually work this time! Go me!!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Social Tennis: Thursday 26th October 7:30-9:30pm. $2pp
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 28th October 10-11am –
  Come and meet some of our local residents: share selling / exchanging foods, ideas, conversations.   Enjoy scones (or cake) coffee and tea, at $2pp. Its what you make it, we’d love to meet you!
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC Community Centre: a little bit of house keeping

It’s AGM season! Please note the following dates for AGM.  

• SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday 10th November 7:00pm (also our monthly social night)
• SC Community Centre: Monday 13th November 7:30pm

SC Landcare: update from the Northern Yarra Landcare Network

A short video of a collaboration between Melbourne Water and some local residents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swxNKrfwFJ4

A message From Rob Fallon

Thank you for celebrating the joy of Julie’s wonderful life with us on Thursday 6th October. It is really comforting to know that our beautiful Julie will live on in the hearts and minds of so many. 

A few things to follow up on…and important links to look at.

• Mugs – if you didn’t get a mug on your way out, but wish to have a cuppa with Julie every now and then, please let me know by return email or text 0417 471 009.
• Donations – Julie’s express wish was that we donate to Eastern Palliative Care, which you can do here on her specific memorial page Julie’s EPC donations page
• Tribute Page – If you have one or two memories of Julie that you’d like to share in the form of photos, videos or comments, please use this link Julie’s Tribute Page. Your contributions should be on show for all to see within a couple of days and are best viewed on a PC. Joe and I have got some in there already.
• Family Support – Julie agreed with Cindy Watts that a fundraiser be created to support the boys longer term. Many of you know Cindy Watts, and you also know she is a force to be reckoned with, and I couldn’t say no to circulating the link! So here it is Fallon Family Fundraiser

Thanks again to everyone involved, and love to all.

Harry, Connor and Rob Fallon

SC Landcare and Birdlife Australia: Birds on Farms workshop November 25th

We are lucky to be hosting a workshop here in Steels Creek this November, and welcome you all to join in.  Please see below flyer for more details and where to RSVP

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

To subscribe, email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au or vist https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine and subscribe on the site.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Landcare AGM.  Those who attended enjoyed an informative talk from Katie Drummond on Melbourne Water’s Liveable Communities Program, followed by a scrumptious Spring dinner prepared by Angie Lloyd.  No change to the office bearers though two general committee members have stepped down.  If you are interested in joining the general committee please contact SC Landcare through their website http://www.steelscreeklandcare.org/ 

The office bearers for the coming year are Andrew Guthrie (President), Peta Whitford (Vice President), Bruce Kellet (Secretary) and Marcia Brosche (Treasurer)

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023

We had a fab few hours sitting out in the picnic area at the community centre, enjoying some early Spring sunshine, and thankful daylight savings had begun – once the sun went down, it got rather chilly, rather quickly.  A few new faces came along, which is great to see and frankly we were all caught up in our chatter and BBQ dinner, that no photos were taken – how remiss!  Many thanks to Maree Rothwell for sorting out the catering and we hope this get together will become at least an annual event for our community.

It’s AGM season! Please note the following dates for AGM.  Local associations are very important for bringing members of a community together, so please seriously consider attending the upcoming AGM’s, to find out what has been happening over the past year within each association.  Of course, you are welcome to nominate to join the committee should you wish to do so.

• SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday 10th November 7:00pm
• SC Community Centre: Monday 13th November 7:30pm

SC Landcare: Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasp

Following on from the information on these pests in the last two editions of the Grapevine, please read the following message from one of our community members and their “recipe” for a wasp trap.

“The European wasp issue is of great interest to me as the wasps in 2020 consumed about 1/2 an acre of our Pinot grapes. Since then I have been using the attached queen wasp traps and in 2021 spring / early summer caught 150 queens between our steels creek and Dixons creek properties. If we could all do this on our properties we would start to win the war against these horrid pests.”  Happy hunting those pesky wasps, peeps!  Thank you, Matt, for your contribution

Queen wasp trap

SC Landcare and Birdlife Australia: Birds on Farms workshop November 25th

The Birds on Farms: Yarra to Yea project works with landholders in the Yarra Valley (and up to Yea) to help identify, plan and seek funding for on-ground restoration activities that benefit birds, biodiversity and farm productivity. They also provide general advice to landholders, carry out Birds on Farms monitoring, and run a range of education activities and events.

We are lucky to be hosting a workshop here in Steels Creek this November, and welcome you all to join in. Please click on the flyer below for more details and to RSVP.

Birds on Farms Steels Creek workshop flyer

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

To subscribe, email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au or vist https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine and subscribe on the site.
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My apologies folks! As you may have worked out, the links for the Queen Wasp Trap and Birdlife Australia work shop did not work. Information is as follows;

QUEEN WASP TRAPS

The spring wasp trap recipe is for springtime and early summer only and dedicated to catching queen European wasps only. Catching queens is the best and most environmentally sound method of reducing European wasps.

The trap is made from a clear 1.25L PET bottle (soft drink bottle, Milk, OJ or any similar container) with 3 holes of 13 -20 mm diameter about 15cm (150mm) from the base of the bottle. The hole diameter is not mm critical but does need to be large enough for the queen wasp to enter and small enough so she cannot easily find her way out.  It is easiest to make holes using a carpentry drill bit in an electric drill but you can cut an X and push it in with your finger. Screw-cap lids remain on.

The number of traps required depends on your circumstances but as a guide, 2 – 4 traps for the average house block, and larger areas should consider 4 traps per Ha or 100 meters apart on boundary lines initially. Then reduce to half that after 12 months.

Bait:  1kg sugar makes enough for 4 traps. There are two options for bait mentioned below;

Option 1: Mix at a ratio of 1 part sugar : 4 part hot water (250g sugar dissolved in 1 litre water). Scale up or down to your requirements. 1 litre of water and 250g of sugar make approximately 1.3 litres of mixture.  Dissolve the sugar in 500 ml Hot water. Once dissolved add 500ml cold water and 2 tsp Bakers yeast (available from every supermarket) to 1 litre of sugar water.  Some people like to add a tablespoon or two of honey

Option 2: 1 litre of 1:1 sugar water. Allow the mix to cool then add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla essence containing 35% alcohol (6 ml) [Queen Red Label brand] and 2 tsp honey. NB Do not use imitation vanilla essence. This mixture will need to be watered down when you put it into traps.

Fermentation: Allow 2-4 days for the mix to ferment. Time to ferment depends on ambient air temperature. Place the filled bait stations in a warm place for 2-4 days for the solution to ferment (fermenting will stop bees being attracted). Fermentation is important so that bees don’t take the bait. The CO2 released by fermentation may have a role to play in attracting wasps.

If you have used 250g sugar recipe (option 1) you won’t need to dilute.  Just pour 250 – 500ml into your trap and hang it. If you used vanilla essence (option 2) divide mixture between traps (approximately 500 ml per trap), top up with (approx) 500 ml water to below the holes. In both instances, replace the screw caps.

Time of year:  Because hibernation is dependant on daily temperatures it is difficult to advise on best time however mid-September and October seem to be the best in NE Vic. Cooler areas will be a week or two later and warmer areas ie Melb Bendigo Mildura will be a week or two (or three) earlier.  Temperatures appear to need to be above 15 C with a few days at 20C or more. Timing is not enormously critical as queen wasps forage for a considerable period after establishing a nest site but it is best to have traps out as early as possible.

Positioning the Trap:  Hang in a sunny spot in garden, near a peach or nectarine trees with curly leaf; near a wood heap or pile of sticks is also good as queens hibernate under bark; or anywhere wasps are likely to forage.  Height is not critical but 1 – 2 meters in the air seems good.  Whilst there is nothing to harm people, pets or the environment in the bait, traps should be hung out of the reach of children and pets simply to avoid interference.

Shake every few days to let bait dribble out. Keep in place until (December). Strain out when full, reuse and top up bait with water if necessary. Replace bait every 4-5 weeks.

Catching other insects (by-catch):  Bees are not attracted because of the carbon dioxide released by the fermenting yeast however we encourage users to monitor for by-catch and remove traps if you are concerned about what is in the traps.

Initially check your traps for by-catch daily, then weekly. If you are catching something you are concerned about withdraw the trap and reassess. You may simply need to wait a day or two more for the bait to ferment.  It should be noted that catching one or two bees or native wasps, while not ideal, is not the end of the world. European wasps kill many bees, paper wasps, and other beneficial pollinators each day so the loss of one or two bees is not really an issue.

Ants: If you get ants in your trap you will need to start over. Wasps will not go anywhere near anything contaminated by ants. You can try spraying the branch your trap hangs from with fly spray or stand the trap in a pot plant saucer or bucket with water in it. Check occasionally and top up the water as required.

Notes:  Don’t be concerned if you don’t catch anything immediately. It may take some time to catch anything. Monitor traps weekly and top up if required. Some people complain because they didn’t catch anything. It probably means there were no queen wasps within foraging distance:  On the other hand, other people catch 20 or 30 queens in one trap a month or more after placing the trap out.  

SC Landcare and Birdlife Australia: Birds on Farms workshop November 25th

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:00-11:00
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Landcare AGM.  Those who attended enjoyed an informative talk from Katie Drummond on Melbourne Water’s Liveable Communities Program, followed by a scrumptious Spring dinner prepared by Angie Lloyd.  No change to the office bearers though two general committee members have stepped down.  If you are interested in joining the general committee please contact SC Landcare through their website http://www.steelscreeklandcare.org/ 

The office bearers for the coming year are Andrew Guthrie (President), Peta Whitford (Vice President), Bruce Kellet (Secretary) and Marcia Brosche (Treasurer)

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023

We had a fab few hours sitting out in the picnic area at the community centre, enjoying some early Spring sunshine, and thankful daylight savings had begun – once the sun went down, it got rather chilly, rather quickly.  A few new faces came along, which is great to see and frankly we were all caught up in our chatter and BBQ dinner, that no photos were taken – how remiss!  Many thanks to Maree Rothwell for sorting out the catering and we hope this get together will become at least an annual event for our community.

It’s AGM season! Please note the following dates for AGM.  Local associations are very important for bringing members of a community together, so please seriously consider attending the upcoming AGM’s, to find out what has been happening over the past year within each association.  Of course, you are welcome to nominate to join the committee should you wish to do so.

• SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday 10th November 7:00pm
• SC Community Centre: Monday 13th November 7:30pm

SC Landcare: Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasp

Following on from the information on these pests in the last two editions of the Grapevine, please read the following message from one of our community members and their “recipe” for a wasp trap.

“The European wasp issue is of great interest to me as the wasps in 2020 consumed about 1/2 an acre of our Pinot grapes. Since then I have been using the attached queen wasp traps and in 2021 spring / early summer caught 150 queens between our steels creek and Dixons creek properties. If we could all do this on our properties we would start to win the war against these horrid pests.”  Happy hunting those pesky wasps, peeps!  Thank you, Matt, for your contribution

Queen wasp trap

SC Landcare and Birdlife Australia: Birds on Farms workshop November 25th

The Birds on Farms: Yarra to Yea project works with landholders in the Yarra Valley (and up to Yea) to help identify, plan and seek funding for on-ground restoration activities that benefit birds, biodiversity and farm productivity. They also provide general advice to landholders, carry out Birds on Farms monitoring, and run a range of education activities and events.

We are lucky to be hosting a workshop here in Steels Creek this November, and welcome you all to join in. Please click on the flyer below for more details and to RSVP.

Birds on Farms Steels Creek workshop flyer

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 7th October 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

Upcoming events:

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023, 6pm

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October, starting at 6pm.  Once the business of the AGM is completed (approx 30mins), guest speaker Katie Drummond from Melbourne Water will talk about the Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways program (approx 30mins). A dinner and social catch up will follow.  All current members will have received the official notice.  However for those who are not current members, and are interested in attending the AGM, please click on the following link for full information and registration.  http://www.steelscreeklandcare.org/AGM-2023.html

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023, 4pm to 8pm

Don’t forget to pre-register for our Sunday Session at the community centre.  It is really easy – simply follow the link below to the SC Community Centre home page and you will see “New! Online ticket purchase for community events”. Click on “ticket purchase” to register and arrange payment.  http://www.steelscreek.vic.au

We are firing up the BBQ and will have sausages, burgers patties including vegan options, as well as salads.  $15 per adult and $10 per child.  BYO alcohol. 

It’s AGM season! Please note the following dates for AGM.  Local associations are very important for bringing members of a community together, so please seriously consider attending the upcoming AGM’s, to find out what has been happening over the past year within each association.

• SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday 10th November 7:00pm
• SC Community Centre: Monday 13th November 7:30pm

SC Tennis & Social Club: It is great to see the increase in numbers for our social tennis sessions – 7 last Thursday night and 8 on Sunday afternoon.  We would love to see that continue and welcome anyone who is interested in playing to come and join in.  Don’t forget ladies social on Monday mornings from 9am.

SC Landcare: Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasp

It is coming to that time of the year where Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasps can become a real problem.  A recent seminar in Christmas Hills, attended by our Landcare Group,  highlighted the challenges these pests pose, the potential impacts on our agricultural industry, and strategies for control. There is a large amount of information available and while the key points are below, please follow the link for a more comprehensive information source.  As mentioned last week, we are focussing on European Wasps in this weeks edition.

European Wasp

Whilst most hives (90%) are in the ground, there are cases where they have built hives in wall/roof/tree cavities.

• If they are in a building, it’s advisable to seek professions to eradicate the hive due to the use of chemicals within a habitable zone.  It’s also advisable to plug up the entry hole as there will be a permeant scent that may continually attract the wasp to build a nest each season.  
• Ground hives are reasonably easy to eradicate….if you can find where they are and approached at night.  Generally advisable to only approach the hive after sundown as they can be highly volatile defending the hive from perceived threats during daylight hours.  At night all wasps will be in the hive, much more docile and can be a good time to approach with the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as a bee suit and gloves.  Using a red light is better than white which can agitate them. 

If you do disturb a hive, as one of our landcare members accidentally did whilst excavating, they can chase and attack you up to 150m away from the hive.  Our athletic landcare member had to jump off the tractor and put on his best Usain Bolt sprint action, (in work boots sprouting some choice words) to quickly get away and minimise multiple stings. 

• Each nest will produce around 1000/1500 new queens, which is potentially 1000-1500 new hives and is the primary reason why locating/destroying the hive become critical to keeping these pests under control
• The use of a wasp dust in and around the hole will kill the hive over a few days particularly with emerging larvae/wasps as they are fed from the adult wasps walking through the poison dust and taking it deep into the hive.
• The hive is generally horizontal to the entry hole and is designed this way to limit rain water draining straight into the hive
• During the winter and early spring you may see docile queen wasps hibernating from the cold in areas such as firewood or even folded up patio umbrellas.  These are fertilized queens ready to start a hive once the weather warms up and should be kills at the first opportunity.
• Traps and the type of bait used varies as during the season:
  • Start of the season, Queens are after carbohydrates (energy) coming out of hibernation.  Need to be careful what to attractant mix is so as to not attract and kill bees.
  • Middle of the season, meat based traps (protein) can effective, is their weak spot with the benefit that it will mostly just attract/target the wasps.  Ie: bees don’t eat meat.

These links will give more detailed information:

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/environmental-health/european-wasps-pest-control

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/european-wasp/european-wasp-trapping-instructions

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Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 7th October 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

Upcoming events:

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023, 6pm

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October, starting at 6pm.  Once the business of the AGM is completed (approx 30mins), guest speaker Katie Drummond from Melbourne Water will talk about the Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways program (approx 30mins). A dinner and social catch up will follow.  All current members will have received the official notice.  However for those who are not current members, and are interested in attending the AGM, please click on the following link for full information and registration.  http://www.steelscreeklandcare.org/AGM-2023.html

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023, 4pm to 8pm

Don’t forget to re-register for our Sunday Session at the community centre.  It is really easy – simply follow the link below to the SC Community Centre home page and you will see “New! Online ticket purchase for community events”. Click on “ticket purchase” to register and arrange payment.  http://www.steelscreek.vic.au

We are firing up the BBQ and will have sausages, burgers patties including vegan options, as well as salads.  $15 per adult and $10 per child.  BYO alcohol. 

It’s AGM season! Please note the following dates for AGM.  Local associations are very important for bringing members of a community together, so please seriously consider attending the upcoming AGM’s, to find out what has been happening over the past year within each association.

• SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday 10th November 7:00pm
• SC Community Centre: Monday 13th November 7:30pm

SC Tennis & Social Club: It is great to see the increase in numbers for our social tennis sessions – 7 last Thursday night and 8 on Sunday afternoon.  We would love to see that continue and welcome anyone who is interested in playing to come and join in.  Don’t forget ladies social on Monday mornings from 9am.

SC Landcare: Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasp

It is coming to that time of the year where Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasps can become a real problem.  A recent seminar in Christmas Hills, attended by our Landcare Group,  highlighted the challenges these pests pose, the potential impacts on our agricultural industry, and strategies for control. There is a large amount of information available and while the key points are below, please follow the link for a more comprehensive information source.  As mentioned last week, we are focussing on European Wasps in this weeks edition.

European Wasp

Whilst most hives (90%) are in the ground, there are cases where they have built hives in wall/roof/tree cavities.

• If they are in a building, it’s advisable to seek professions to eradicate the hive due to the use of chemicals within a habitable zone.  It’s also advisable to plug up the entry hole as there will be a permeant scent that may continually attract the wasp to build a nest each season.  
• Ground hives are reasonably easy to eradicate….if you can find where they are and approached at night.  Generally advisable to only approach the hive after sundown as they can be highly volatile defending the hive from perceived threats during daylight hours.  At night all wasps will be in the hive, much more docile and can be a good time to approach with the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as a bee suit and gloves.  Using a red light is better than white which can agitate them. 

If you do disturb a hive, as one of our landcare members accidentally did whilst excavating, they can chase and attack you up to 150m away from the hive.  Our athletic landcare member had to jump off the tractor and put on his best Usain Bolt sprint action, (in work boots sprouting some choice words) to quickly get away and minimise multiple stings. 

• Each nest will produce around 1000/1500 new queens, which is potentially 1000-1500 new hives and is the primary reason why locating/destroying the hive become critical to keeping these pests under control
• The use of a wasp dust in and around the hole will kill the hive over a few days particularly with emerging larvae/wasps as they are fed from the adult wasps walking through the poison dust and taking it deep into the hive.
• The hive is generally horizontal to the entry hole and is designed this way to limit rain water draining straight into the hive
• During the winter and early spring you may see docile queen wasps hibernating from the cold in areas such as firewood or even folded up patio umbrellas.  These are fertilized queens ready to start a hive once the weather warms up and should be kills at the first opportunity.
• Traps and the type of bait used varies as during the season:
  • Start of the season, Queens are after carbohydrates (energy) coming out of hibernation.  Need to be careful what to attractant mix is so as to not attract and kill bees.
  • Middle of the season, meat based traps (protein) can effective, is their weak spot with the benefit that it will mostly just attract/target the wasps.  Ie: bees don’t eat meat.

These links will give more detailed information:

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/environmental-health/european-wasps-pest-control

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/european-wasp/european-wasp-trapping-instructions

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Social Tennis: Thursday 28th September 7:30 – 9:30 $2pp
• SC 4Reel Film Club: Friday 29th September (See details below)
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

Upcoming events:

SC 4Reel Film Club: Friday September 29th ‘WAKING NED DEVINE’ (1998) Dinner from 6pm, film start 7:30pm

We look forward to you joining us again for another night of guaranteed laughs; suspense; and drama together with fine food, good company and a movie in our Gold Class venue.  
“In the little Irish town of Tullymore there is great excitement when they read that a major lottery prize winner lives there. But Who! Two local characters decide to find out and make sure they befriend him. Then the fun begins- a wonderful heart warming and funny film.”

FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP
Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Centre. For those able to provide food it’s just $5 donation for the Centre.  Lindy – Tel: 5965 2202 or k.montell44@gmail.com

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023, 6pm

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October, starting at 6pm.  Once the business of the AGM is completed (approx 30mins), guest speaker Katie Drummond from Melbourne Water will talk about the Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways program (approx 30mins). A dinner and social catch up will follow.  All current members will have received the official notice.  However for those who are not current members, and are interested in attending the AGM, please click on the following link for full information and registration.  http://www.steelscreeklandcare.org/AGM-2023.html

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023, 4pm to 8pm

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it is not pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!).

We are firing up the BBQ and will have sausages, burgers patties including vegan options, as well as salads.  $15 per adult and $10 per child.  BYO alcohol. 

For catering purposes we do require pre-registration which can be done via the website.  Follow the link below to the home page and you will see “New! Online ticket purchase for community events”. Click on “ticket purchase” to register and arrange payment.  http://www.steelscreek.vic.ay

SC Landcare: Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasp

It is coming to that time of the year where Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasps can become a real problem.  A recent seminar in Christmas Hills, attended by our Landcare Group,  highlighted the challenges these pests pose, the potential impacts on our agricultural industry, and strategies for control. There is a large amount of information available and while the key points are below, please follow the link for a more comprehensive information source.  This weeks Grapevine edition will highlight Queensland Fruit Fly and next weeks edition will cover European Wasps.

Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) can spread out of control very easily affecting pretty much all fruit and vegetables.  This in turn affects our export markets as understandably there are severe export restrictions on areas that are not QFF free. …..QFF only exists in Australia. 

Currently SA & TAS are the only 2 states free of fruit fly due in part to their state import restrictions and enforcement with a ban on all fruit and veg being brought into the state.  WA has small areas infected with a program that will span over a number of years to eradicate to re-gain the QFF free status and thereby re-opening up export markets.

QFF is a very small fly approx. 3mm and injects its eggs which turn into larvae into most fruits and vegetables.  The injection site can be hard to identify as it can look like a tiny black spot that can be caused by many things.  A single QFF can lay up to 2,000 larvae in her short lifecycle. 

• The damaged fruit and veggies rot inside from the bacteria off the egg while the eggs mature into larvae, making the produce inedible and unsaleable.
• The lifecycle continues when the larvae move into the ground either once the fruit drops to the ground or whilst still on the tree, pupate, and mature into adult fruit flies.
• Fruit fly populations can increase in number very quickly, and the damage to fruit can extend into neighbouring properties, or even across the region. The Yarra Valley has valuable horticultural production properties and great home gardens with edible produce – and this is worth protecting!

Fruit tree management

Ensure your trees are manageable/accessible in terms of height so all fruit can be harvested and/or the tree can be netted for QFF.  Generally for most people this means maintaining trees that are less than 2 to 2.5m in height.   In locations such as Mildura, netting of trees and vegi patches are an annual seasonal must do due to the prevalence of QFF.

Control method

The infected produce cannot be thrown into a bin or compost without treatment as this doesn’t kill the eggs/larvae and the lifecycle will just continue and the problem spread.

Once it’s been identified, generally the best approach for home gardens is to strip all the fruit/veg and boil, microwave or freeze to kill the eggs/larvae and effectively remove further opportunities for the fly to continue to infect other produce.  Traps/baiting is varied the target either males or females.  See website below for more info.

Notification

Notify your neighbours, Landcare group, local social media group (eg: Steels Creek FaceBook) to give everyone an opportunity to inspect, set up traps and take appropriate action if infected.  We all need to be aware and active in eradicating the fly and outbreaks.  Ignoring the issue or not notifying of the infection will only make the situation worse.  One of the key areas of risk is unmaintained fruit trees and blackberry infestations

For more information and to keep the Yarra Valley free of Queensland Fruit Fly see the Yarra Valley website: https://fruitflyfreeyv.com.au/

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

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For those members of our community who are not aware, Julie Scott passed away on the 11th September.  Julie was a much loved member of our community and we pass on condolences to Rob, Connor and Harry.

A memorial to celebrate Julie’s love and happiness, all days filled with the simple joy she has so generously shared will be held on October 5th at 11:30am.  Please use the following link to confirm your RSVP.  https://services.bare.com.au/memorial-diy-invitations/julie-scott

(Julie asked that donations are made in lieu of flowers or gifts. Details of the nominated charity will be at the memorial. For those unable to attend and wish to donate, the details (when to hand) will be included in an upcoming edition of the Grapevine.)

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

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For those members of our community who are not aware, Julie Scott passed away on the 11th September.  Julie was a much loved member of our community and we pass on condolences to Rob, Connor and Harry.

A memorial to celebrate Julie’s love and happiness, all days filled with the simple joy she has so generously shared will be held on October 5th at 11:30am.  Please use the following link to confirm your RSVP.  https://services.bare.com.au/memorial-diy-invitations/julie-scott

(Julie asked that donations are made in lieu of flowers or gifts. Details of the nominated charity will be at the memorial. For those unable to attend and wish to donate, the details (when to hand) will be included in an upcoming edition of the Grapevine.)

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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For those members of our community who are not aware, Julie Scott passed away on the 11th September.  Julie was a much loved member of our community and we pass on condolences to Rob, Connor and Harry.

A memorial to celebrate Julie’s love and happiness, all days filled with the simple joy she has so generously shared will be held on October 5th at 11:30am.  Please use the following link to confirm your RSVP.  https://services.bare.com.au/memorial-diy-invitations/julie-scott

(Julie asked that donations are made in lieu of flowers or gifts. Details of the nominated charity will be at the memorial. For those unable to attend and wish to donate, the details (when to hand) will be included in an upcoming edition of the Grapevine.)

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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And it’s back to our regularly scheduled Grapevine publications!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Social Tennis: Thursday 28th September 7:30 – 9:30 $2pp
• SC 4Reel Film Club: Friday 29th September (See details below)
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

Upcoming events:

SC 4Reel Film Club: Friday September 29th ‘WAKING NED DEVINE’ (1998) Dinner from 6pm, film start 7:30pm

We look forward to you joining us again for another night of guaranteed laughs; suspense; and drama together with fine food, good company and a movie in our Gold Class venue.  
“In the little Irish town of Tullymore there is great excitement when they read that a major lottery prize winner lives there. But Who! Two local characters decide to find out and make sure they befriend him. Then the fun begins- a wonderful heart warming and funny film.”

FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE RSVP
Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Centre. For those able to provide food it’s just $5 donation for the Centre.  Lindy – Tel: 5965 2202 or k.montell44@gmail.com

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023, 6pm

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October, starting at 6pm.  Once the business of the AGM is completed (approx 30mins), guest speaker Katie Drummond from Melbourne Water will talk about the Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways program (approx 30mins). A dinner and social catch up will follow.  All current members will have received the official notice.  However for those who are not current members, and are interested in attending the AGM, please click on the following link for full information and registration.  http://www.steelscreeklandcare.org/AGM-2023.html

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023, 4pm to 8pm

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it is not pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!).

We are firing up the BBQ and will have sausages, burgers patties including vegan options, as well as salads.  $15 per adult and $10 per child.  BYO alcohol. 

For catering purposes we do require pre-registration which can be done via the website.  Follow the link below to the home page and you will see “New! Online ticket purchase for community events”. Click on “ticket purchase” to register and arrange payment.  http://www.steelscreek.vic.ay

SC Landcare: Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasp

It is coming to that time of the year where Queensland Fruit Fly and European Wasps can become a real problem.  A recent seminar in Christmas Hills, attended by our Landcare Group,  highlighted the challenges these pests pose, the potential impacts on our agricultural industry, and strategies for control. There is a large amount of information available and while the key points are below, please follow the link for a more comprehensive information source.  This weeks Grapevine edition will highlight Queensland Fruit Fly and next weeks edition will cover European Wasps.

Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) can spread out of control very easily affecting pretty much all fruit and vegetables.  This in turn affects our export markets as understandably there are severe export restrictions on areas that are not QFF free. …..QFF only exists in Australia. 

Currently SA & TAS are the only 2 states free of fruit fly due in part to their state import restrictions and enforcement with a ban on all fruit and veg being brought into the state.  WA has small areas infected with a program that will span over a number of years to eradicate to re-gain the QFF free status and thereby re-opening up export markets.

QFF is a very small fly approx. 3mm and injects its eggs which turn into larvae into most fruits and vegetables.  The injection site can be hard to identify as it can look like a tiny black spot that can be caused by many things.  A single QFF can lay up to 2,000 larvae in her short lifecycle. 

• The damaged fruit and veggies rot inside from the bacteria off the egg while the eggs mature into larvae, making the produce inedible and unsaleable.
• The lifecycle continues when the larvae move into the ground either once the fruit drops to the ground or whilst still on the tree, pupate, and mature into adult fruit flies.
• Fruit fly populations can increase in number very quickly, and the damage to fruit can extend into neighbouring properties, or even across the region. The Yarra Valley has valuable horticultural production properties and great home gardens with edible produce – and this is worth protecting!

Fruit tree management

Ensure your trees are manageable/accessible in terms of height so all fruit can be harvested and/or the tree can be netted for QFF.  Generally for most people this means maintaining trees that are less than 2 to 2.5m in height.   In locations such as Mildura, netting of trees and vegi patches are an annual seasonal must do due to the prevalence of QFF.

Control method

The infected produce cannot be thrown into a bin or compost without treatment as this doesn’t kill the eggs/larvae and the lifecycle will just continue and the problem spread.

Once it’s been identified, generally the best approach for home gardens is to strip all the fruit/veg and boil, microwave or freeze to kill the eggs/larvae and effectively remove further opportunities for the fly to continue to infect other produce.  Traps/baiting is varied the target either males or females.  See website below for more info.

Notification

Notify your neighbours, Landcare group, local social media group (eg: Steels Creek FaceBook) to give everyone an opportunity to inspect, set up traps and take appropriate action if infected.  We all need to be aware and active in eradicating the fly and outbreaks.  Ignoring the issue or not notifying of the infection will only make the situation worse.  One of the key areas of risk is unmaintained fruit trees and blackberry infestations

For more information and to keep the Yarra Valley free of Queensland Fruit Fly see the Yarra Valley website: https://fruitflyfreeyv.com.au/

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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For those members of our community who are not aware, Julie Scott passed away on the 11th September.  Julie was a much loved member of our community and we pass on condolences to Rob, Connor and Harry.

A memorial to celebrate Julie’s love and happiness, all days filled with the simple joy she has so generously shared will be held on October 5th at 11:30am.  Please use the following link to confirm your RSVP.  https://services.bare.com.au/memorial-diy-invitations/julie-scott

(Julie asked that donations are made in lieu of flowers or gifts. Details of the nominated charity will be at the memorial. For those unable to attend and wish to donate, the details (when to hand) will be included in an upcoming edition of the Grapevine.)

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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Don’t be alarmed if the Grapevine does not appear in your inbox for the month of September.  Weekly updates will be back in October.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Social Tennis: Thursday 24th August 7:30 – 9:30 $2pp
• Exchange Hub: Saturday 26th August 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SAVE THE DATE!

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October.  More details to follow.

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it may or may not be pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!). Look out for the full details in September but in the meantime, please reserve the 8th October,  4pm to 8pm for our community Sunday Session.

Using the Community Centre but have no cash? An update on our payment system

When we asked the question recently about how our community members would like to pay for their use of the community centre, the overwhelming response was to continue with “cash”. While cash may still be king for the moment, we know that things are quickly changing. Nowadays, some people don’t use cash at all, while others are slowly cleaning out their gadget drawers and looking forward to finding yet another 5 cent coin to get rid of (you know who you are)!  Then there are the serious cash advocates who have mattresses full of the stuff and are just waiting for either a financial market crash or a zombie apocalypse to kick in…………. but we digress!

The good news is, we can now cater for everybody. If you’re using the centre for regular community group visits, you can now pay electronically via “PayID” if you wish. Simply use “accounts@steelscreek.vic.au” as the PayID method and, ideally, put your name and a short reason in the description field. No need to be verbose, simply something brief so we know where to attribute payments too.

There have been questions from community group leaders like “how do we know that everyone has paid if we’re not collecting cash?”. Easy! Just shoot a quick email to accounts@steelscreek.vic.au with the details of who has/hasn’t paid – or leave a note with same in the cash tin – and we’ll keep track of it all for you.  If Community members would like to prepay for their anticipated usage for an entire year and then ‘draw down’ on their account each week, we can now do that too. Basically, we set up an account for everyone and then debit it when the community group leaders notify us of attendance.        

It’s never easy transitioning from what we know and have been used to for years (hundreds and hundreds of years!) but we do have to try and make it as easy as possible for everyone to contribute to the day-to-day running costs for our beloved community centre.

So, “the king is dead. Long live the king”…   

OTHER EVENTS

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 
 
Are you ready to make a positive impact on those facing mental health challenges?  Council is partnering with local community organisations to offer FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to Yarra Ranges residents and volunteers.
 
Once certified you can provide vital support to those experiencing mental health problems. Spots are limited so get in fast! For more information, please visit the council’s website at https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Community/Health-and-Wellbeing/Mental-Health-First-Aid-MHF

Yarra Glen Community Reading Room (45 Bell St Yarra Glen) is now offering FREE One-to-One Tech Support. Want to learn something new about your device? or Troubleshoot a problem? Sessions are offered in partnership with Your Library on the first Tuesday of each month. Bookings are essential.  Phone 8719 9410  to reserve your place.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi Final: Wednesday 16th 8pm Matildas v Lionesses. Love a good bandwagon!  Best all find a spot in front of a TV some where for this epic match!
• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

Remember: If you are looking to hold a function in the near future, then the Community Centre may just be the perfect spot.  please forward all enquiries to Maree Rothwell on 0414 278 649 or maree@rothwells.com.au

SAVE THE DATE!

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October.  More details to follow.

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it may or may not be pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!). Look out for the full details in September but in the meantime, please reserve the 8th October,  4pm to 8pm for our community Sunday Session.

OTHER EVENTS

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 
 
Are you ready to make a positive impact on those facing mental health challenges?  Council is partnering with local community organisations to offer FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to Yarra Ranges residents and volunteers.
 
Once certified you can provide vital support to those experiencing mental health problems. Spots are limited so get in fast! For more information, please visit the council’s website at https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Community/Health-and-Wellbeing/Mental-Health-First-Aid-MHF

Yarra Glen Community Reading Room (45 Bell St Yarra Glen) is now offering FREE One-to-One Tech Support. Want to learn something new about your device? or Troubleshoot a problem? Sessions are offered in partnership with Your Library on the first Tuesday of each month. Bookings are essential.  Phone 8719 9410  to reserve your place.

Healesville Living & Learning Centre is once again running its very successful Op Shop Tours. The focus of the tours is to promote opportunity shops as a valuable community resource as well as support the viability of these outlets. Each tour is limited to 20 participants and includes transport, lunch and a pocket-size brochure with general information about each of the Yarra Glen and Healesville opportunity shops. Further information, highlighting the social and environmental benefits that flow when we reuse, recycle and reduce, what op shops want in terms of donations, what they don’t want, the impact of unsuitable donations and the current need for more volunteers is also addressed.  Each participant will receive a $10 voucher from one of our four local opportunity shops as an incentive to continue their op shopping adventures locally. 

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Tennis: Thursday Night Social 10th August 7:30 – 9:30 $2pp
• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 12th August 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SAVE THE DATE!

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October.  More details to follow.

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it may or may not be pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!). Look out for the full details in September but in the meantime, please reserve the 8th October,  4pm to 8pm for our community Sunday Session.

OTHER EVENTS

Bushfire Resilience Inc free webinars start tomorrow (9th August). Below is further information on BRI and the webinars that are on offer.  A link to register is also included.

To receive the links for the live webinars and recordings, please register at https://br.org.au/webinar

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
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The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

• SC Tennis: Thursday Night Social 10th August 7:30 – 9:30 $2pp
• SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm
• SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 12th August 10-11am
• SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm
• SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30
• SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SAVE THE DATE!

SC Landcare group: AGM Friday 6th October 2023

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October.  More details to follow.

SC Community Centre: Sunday Session 8th October 2023

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it may or may not be pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!). Look out for the full details in September but in the meantime, please reserve the 8th October,  4pm to 8pm for our community Sunday Session.

OTHER EVENTS

Bushfire Resilience Inc free webinars start tomorrow (9th August). Below is further information on BRI and the webinars that are on offer.  A link to register is also included.

To receive the links for the live webinars and recordings, please register at https://br.org.au/webinar

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SCCC – Coffee Machine

The Community Centre has a Nespresso Pro coffee machine which is not being fully utilised.  If anyone would like to purchase the machine, please contact Peter Benda (0413 085 126 or pbenda@acm.com) for more details.

SC Community Centre: Save the Date! Sunday Session 8th October 2023

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it may or may not be pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!). Look out for the full details in September but in the meantime, please reserve the 8th October,  4pm to 8pm for our community Sunday Session.

SC Landcare group: Save the Date AGM Friday 6th October 2023

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October.  More details to follow.

SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm

SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm

SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC FireGuard Groups

If you are new to the valley and are currently not part of a Fire Guard Group, please contact Andrew Guthrie (0400433557) or Greg Bourne (0447515533) and they will add you to the appropriate group. If you are already part of a group but need to update your contact details, Andrew and Greg can also help with that.

Bushfire Resilience Inc are commencing their free webinar series on Wednesday 9th August. The webinar schedule is as follows:

To receive the links for the live webinars and recordings, please register at https://br.org.au/webinar

Yarra Ranges Council News

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SCCC – Coffee Machine

The Community Centre has a Nespresso Pro coffee machine which is not being fully utilised.  If anyone would like to purchase the machine, please contact Peter Benda (0413 085 126 or pbenda@acm.com) for more details.

SC Community Centre: Save the Date! Sunday Session 8th October 2023

Some of you will remember the “pizza in the paddock” social nights in years gone by.  Well they are back!….. Just not in the paddock and it may or may not be pizza!  Instead, come along to the community centre on the 8th October for a catch up and meal with your fellow Screekians. (No need to worry about preparing a Sunday night dinner – bonus!). Look out for the full details in September but in the meantime, please reserve the 8th October,  4pm to 8pm for our community Sunday Session.

SC Landcare group: Save the Date AGM Friday 6th October 2023

The Landcare group will hold their AGM at the community centre on Friday 6th October.  More details to follow.

SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1:30 -4:30pm

SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm

SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC FireGuard Groups

If you are new to the valley and are currently not part of a Fire Guard Group, please contact Andrew Guthrie (0400433557) or Greg Bourne (0447515533) and they will add you to the appropriate group. If you are already part of a group but need to update your contact details, Andrew and Greg can also help with that.

Bushfire Resilience Inc are commencing their free webinar series on Wednesday 9th August. The webinar schedule is as follows:

To receive the links for the live webinars and recordings, please register at https://br.org.au/webinar

Yarra Ranges Council News

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SC Social & Tennis Club : Christmas in July Recap

We had a great turn out to the “Christmas in July” social night and the committee of the Tennis and Social Club wish to thank you all for your support.  A yummy Christmas spread prepared by Ange Lloyd (thank you, Ange!), plenty of laughs, lots of chatter and Christmas carols in the background made for a very festive evening. 

SC Art Group: Thursday afternoons 1-4pm

SC Tennis: Thursday 27th July Social play 7:30 to 9:30pm $2pp

SC Tennis: Sunday Social 2-4pm

SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday afternoons 1:30-4:30pm

SC FireGuard Groups

If you are new to the valley and are currently not part of a Fire Guard Group, please contact Andrew Guthrie (0400433557) or Greg Bourne (0447515533) and they will add you to the appropriate group. If you are already part of a group but need to update your contact details, Andrew and Greg can also help with that.

Bushfire Resilience Inc are commencing their free webinar series on Wednesday 9th August. The webinar schedule is as follows:

To receive the links for the live webinars and recordings, please register at https://br.org.au/webinar

SC Landcare group: Save the Date Tuesday 5th September

Dixons Creek Landcare group will be holding a multi species pastures event.  More details to follow.

Yarra Ranges Council News

Yarra Glen Seniors Group was established approximately 40 years ago and meets every Tuesday from 1-3:30pm at the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall (45 Bell St Yarra Glen), to enjoy a variety of activities together.   New members are welcome. Please contact Di on 0429 057 940 for more details. 

Yarra Glen Community Walking Group: Fridays 8.15am for an 8.30 start

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SC Art Group: Thursday 20th July 1:30-4:30pm

SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 22nd July 10-11am

The bi monthly get together is back at the community centre this Saturday.  If you have anything to sell or exchange, this is the place to come to.  Otherwise drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

SC Social & Tennis Club : Christmas in July 22nd July 6pm

The night has arrived!  For those lucky enough to secure a spot, our Christmas in July dinner is this Saturday night.  See you at 6pm for a pre dinner drink followed by a fabulously festive full Christmas dinner.

SC Tennis: Sunday Social play 2-4pm

For those that survive the dinner the night before, we shall be out on court at 2pm to blow out the cobwebs.  

SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday 18th July 1:30-4:30pm

SC Landcare group: Save the Date Tuesday 5th September

Dixons Creek Landcare group will be holding a multi species pastures event.  More details to follow.

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SC Stitchers Group: Every Tuesday afternoon 1:30-4:30pm

The Stitchers group had a birthday celebration at this afternoons get together.  Happy 91st birthday to Jenny Tetlow, from the SC Stitchers group and the wider Steels Creek Community. Many thanks to Margie for the scrumptious afternoon tea.

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SC Art Group: Thursday 13th July 1:30-4:30pm

SC Tennis: Thursday night 13th July 7:30 to 9:30pm

The weather hasn’t been overly helpful with the tennis players of late but we are hoping this Thursday night that will change.  Cost is $2 per person.  Any queries please call Kerry 0409505682

SC Tennis: Sunday Social play 2-4pm

SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday mornings 9:30-11:30

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday 18th July 1:30-4:30pm

SC Landcare group: Save the Date Tuesday 5th September

Dixons Creek Landcare group will be holding a multi species pastures event.  More details to follow.

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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We are in the depths of winter, with some seriously dreary weather about – hope you are all keeping dry and warm!  Calendar events for this week;

SC Art Group: Thursday 6th July 1:30-4:30pm

SC Tennis & Social Club: Friday night social from 6pm

BBQ dinner and some social tennis assuming the weather cooperates.  $25 per family, BYO drinks

SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 8th July 10-11am

SC Tennis: Sunday Social play 2-4pm

SC Tennis: Ladies Social Monday 9:30-11:30

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday 11th July 1:30-4:30pm

SC Garden Club: Monthly outing Tuesday 11th July

For more details on the outing or joining the garden club, please contact Jill Hess on 9730 1960

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
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SC Tennis & Social Club: Christmas in July 22nd July. Last Chance!!

The cut off for the RSVP date for attending the Tennis and Social Club Christmas in July is this Friday (30th June). Please ensure you book and pay for your tickets before Friday. Click on the link below for all the details

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SC Art Group: Thursday 29th June 1-4pm

Held at the community centre every Thursday afternoon.  This is a welcoming environment for artist to work on a current project, while interacting with fellow artists. 

SC Stitchers Group: Tuesday 4th July 1:30-4:30pm

Bring along you own project, be it knitting, embroidery, patchwork or other and join this long standing Steels Creek group at the Community Centre.  Great for a chat and a cuppa!

FREE: Sealy PosturePedic ensemble bed

Queen size mattress and base in very good condition with a couple of scuff marks at bed end.  FTAGH pick up Yarra Glen. Contact Keith on 0427 771 616

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 8th October 2023

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Back to our regular scheduled program!  The Grapevine comes out every Tuesday evening so if you have anything to contribute, please email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au by 5pm on that day, and I shall endeavour to remember to put it in.

Tennis & Social Club: Thursday night Social Tennis 22nd Jun @ 7:30

If you fancy a social hit of tennis this Thursday night, come down to the courts and BYO beanie!  $2 per person towards the cost of the lights.

SC4Reel: Friday 23rd Jun Movie Night @ 6pm

This months offering is “The Duke” (2020).  Based on a true story, this film tells the story of Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent) who stole a Goya portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London, with the aim of using the ransom money to help the elderly. Dinner from 6pm followed by the film at 7:30pm

SC Tennis & Social Club: Christmas in July 22nd July 

Please note the RSVP date has been amended to 30th June 2023. If you are planning to come along, please ensure you book and pay for your tickets before the 30th June. Click on the link below for all the details

Xmas in Jul Flyer

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FOR SALE: Chaps and Safety Helmets
We have surplus safety gear at the Centre that we are offering to the Community for sale at half the normal retail price..

• A. Several Chainsaw safety chaps 100cm average male.
  1 pair 120cm (tall guy).
  $100 per pair – cheaper than leg surgery!
• B. Safety visor helmets with ear covers : $15 suit any head!

To purchase please contact:
Keith Montell : 0427 771 616 0r email at k.montell44@gmail.com

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Good Evening Creekians! We trust you have had an enjoyable week, making use of the fabulous weather.  Many of you will be aware that fire restrictions were lifted on the 11th April.  Don’t forget to register your planned burn by calling 1800 668 511 or using the Fire Permits Website, as this will cut down well meaning call outs for the CFA firepermits.vic.gov.au

This is early notice of upcoming break in the weekly Grapevine newsletter.  At this point in time there will be no issues coming out between the 23rd May and 13th June, so if you have notices to post, please send them through before the 16th May.  There has also been a glitch with the emails to the grapevine which has now been resolved, thanks to our fabulous IT guru.

Social & Tennis Club:  Friday 5th May from 6pm

The monthly social night will be this Friday night.  Come down to the courts for BBQ dinner and a hit of tennis (if you wish).  $25 per family and BYO drinks

SC Gardening Club: Flemings Nursery Talk Tuesday 9th May from 10am

The Garden Club has invited Flemings Nursery the Community Centre on Tuesday, for a talk all about trees. The Garden Club welcomes any who would like to come along for this informative talk.

Exchange Hub: Saturday 13th May 10-11am

SC Gardening Club: Biggest Morning Tea 23rd May @ 10.30am

The gardening Club will once again be hosting their Biggest Morning Tea in support of Cancer, at the Community Centre.  As well as morning tea, there will be plants for sale.  Cost is $5 for entry.

Save the Date:  SC Social & Tennis Club Christmas in July 22nd (bookings essential)

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Anzac Day 2023

As dawn breaks over our beautiful valley

Lest we forget

Thursday night social tennis: 27th April @ 7:30pm

All are welcome to come along for a social hit, assuming the weather will cooperate.  Cost is $2pp and we have been known to partake in a cool beverage afterwards!

John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am

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S4Reel: April Movie Night Friday 21st from 6pm

Award winning Australian movie “Shine” is this months choice for movie night. This 1996 production is based on the life of eccentric pianist David Helfgott, with Geoffrey Rush winning an Oscar for his role in playing Helfgott. Movie will start screening at 7:30, after dinner.

Cost is $10 per person plus $5 for the Centre.  For those able to provide food it is just $5 centre donation. For catering purposes, please RSVP to Lindy 5965 2022 or k.montell44@gmail.com

John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am

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SC Exchange Hub:  My apologies for not including Saturday’s get together in last weeks Grapevine – it completely slipped my mind.  Exchange Hub is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.  Any changes to that arrangement will be communicated via the Grapevine, Facebook page and Exchange Hub contacts. 

Night Tennis: Thursday 13th @ 7:30pm

Anyone feeling the need for social hit of tennis is welcome to join the Thursday night social play, weather permitting of course.  All enquiries for night social tennis can be made to Kerry Guthrie 0409 505 681.

John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am

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Happy Easter Everyone! Hope the Easter Bunny is generous…..

Social Night: Thursday 6th April from 6pm

This months social get together at the tennis club is Thursday night, rather than the standard Friday night.  Come and join in the BBQ dinner, a hit of tennis (for those so inclined) and a general catch up to kick off the long weekend. $25 per family and BYO drinks.

Save the Date: Saturday 23rd July 

The Tennis and Social Club Christmas in July is back.  Please note your diaries for Saturday 23rd and join the tennis committee at the Community Centre for a festive celebration.  More details to come.

John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am

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Social Tennis:  Thursday March 30th @ 7:30pm

Assuming the night is fine and the courts are not wet, we will be back on court on Thursday evening for some social tennis.  Come down to the courts from 7:30pm onwards. Cost is $2pp. Feel free to bring a drink along to join in the post match critique! 

Art Group: Thursday March 30th 1:30 to 4pm

Hankering for a bit of creative inspiration for your current artistic project?  Then come along to Art Group on Thursday afternoon at the Community Centre.  

Stitcher Group: Tuesday April 4th @ 1:30pm

The ladies will be at the Community Centre working on their various creative projects and would welcome any new faces that wish to join.

John and Margaret Houston Memorial: Saturday April 29th 10:30am

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The Grapevine is officially back on line after a two week hiatus.  Apologies for the couple of editorial errors in the last issue – I obviously needed a holiday!!

Remember,  if you have notices of upcoming events, items to sell or other information you think might be relevant for the valley residents, please email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au for inclusion in the weekly newsletter.  The committee has not been able to find an editor for The Jolly Thing, so for the time being The Grapevine, in conjunction with our Facebook page and website, are the main avenues of information.  The website is currently being upgraded/updated so please bear with us as that is finalised.

S4Reel Film Club: Friday March 24th from 6pm

Film nights are set to start up again!  We look forward to you joining us for another year of guaranteed laughs, suspense and drama, along with fine food and great company in our “Gold Class” venue.

The first film for 2023 will be “Crazy Rich Asians”, based on Kevin Kwans best selling novel.  This “blingtastic” Rom Com is a tale of a young woman who, unaware of her boyfriends wealthy back ground, travels with him to Singapore to meet the family, and that is where the fun begins. Meal starts at 6pm followed by the movie at 7:30pm.  For catering purposes, please RSVP to Lindy Montell on 5965 2202 or k.montell44@gmail.com Cost is $10pp plus $5 for the community centre –  for those able to bring along a dish, cost is only $5.

SCCC: Exchange Hub Saturday 25th from 10am

It is the second catch up of the month at the community centre this Saturday.  As always, bring along any items to buy, sell or swap or simply come along and social chat.

John Houston

It is with great sadness that we let you know John passed away peacefully on Monday morning, aged 94. He was a much loved friend to many in the Steels Creek Community and was often seen at the film nights and Saturday morning market days.  

Healesville Mini Film Festival: Sunday March 26th

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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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Please Note, there will be no Grapevine notices for the next two weeks.  Our next edition will be 21st March

SCCC: Events at the Community Center

If you are planning a function and looking for a venue, then please consider the community centre.  While there are regularly scheduled events on the calendar, the community centre is available for hire for a range of privately held events, such as meetings, young children’s birthday parties, family reunions and so on.  For any booking enquiries, please email Maree Rothwell (maree@rothwells.com.au) for the full information on hiring the centre.

SC Social & Tennis Club:  Friday social night 3rd February @6pm

Social nights are back! Come down to the tennis club on Friday night for a BBQ dinner, and hit of tennis should you so desire (purely optional).  BYO drinks, $25 for a family and plenty of laughs.  See you there from 6pm

SC Film Night: Friday March 24th from 6:30pm

The first film for 2023 will be “Crazy Rich Asians”, a hilarious, satirical, romantic comedy of extremely wealthy Singaporeans and their outlandish lifestyles, based on the book by Richard Kwan.  Meal starts at 6:30 followed by the movie.  Please contact Lindy Montell on 5965 2202 if you are able to contribute to the evening meal.  Cost is $10pp as well as $5 for the community centre (if you bring along a dish, cost is only $5) 

Yarra Ranges Council: Council roadshow to visit the Valley

Come and talk to the Community Engagement team from Yarra Ranges Council, working together to help shape Yarra Ranges by gathering your concerns and opportunities in your local area.  Share your feedback and ideas on projects open for community consultation, find out how to stay better informed and learn more about a range of council services.

Wednesday 8 March 2023
10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Yarra Glen Shopping Precinct, Bell St Service Rd, Yarra Glen 

Have Your Say – Council Budget 2023-24

Council’s 2023-24 Budget community engagement is currently live online! Tell us what services and focus areas you would like to see more investment in for the future.  This will help inform the development of the draft budget that reflects community needs now and into the future. Contributions are welcome up until 12th March 2023 https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/council-budget-2023-24

Connected Communities Grant Program

Telstra has announced the Connected Communities Grant Program, supporting Australia’s remote, rural, and regional communities with $600,000 to foster inclusion and resilience over the next three years.  In partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, grants of up to $10,000 are available to not-for-profits to help them build resilient, sustainable, and liveable communities. If you know of a community group or not-for-profit organisation that could use a hand, the Connected Communities Grant Program might be for them!

Applications for the 2023 Telstra Connected Communities grant round will open at 9am on Wednesday 1st of March 2023 and will close at 5pm on Thursday 30th of March 2023. This first round will make $200,000 available for applications of up to $10,000 each. Successful grants will be announced in June 2023 and successful applicants will have 12 months to complete funded projects. For more information, please follow the link below:

https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/telstra-connected-communities-program/

Healesville Mini Film Festival: Sunday March 26th

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SC Exchange Hub: Saturday 25th February @10am

It’s our regular buy, sell, swap session at the Community Centre.  A good time to bring along those extra tomato’s, cucumbers or zucchinis you may have in your garden, or any other home produce you have to offer.  Morning Tea is also available.

SC Social & Tennis Club:  Thursday 23rd February @7:30

Fancy a hit of tennis on Thursday night?  Then come on down to the courts.  Cost is $2 per person and all levels of tennis are welcome.

Yarra Ranges Council: Council roadshow to visit the Valley

Come and talk to the Community Engagement team from Yarra Ranges Council, working together to help shape Yarra Ranges by gathering your concerns and opportunities in your local area.  Share your feedback and ideas on projects open for community consultation, find out how to stay better informed and learn more about a range of council services.

Wednesday 8 March 2023
10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Yarra Glen Shopping Precinct, Bell St Service Rd, Yarra Glen 

Have Your Say – Council Budget 2023-24

Council’s 2023-24 Budget community engagement is currently live online! Tell us what services and focus areas you would like to see more investment in for the future.  This will help inform the development of the draft budget that reflects community needs now and into the future. Contributions are welcome up until 12th March 2023 https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/council-budget-2023-24

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
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Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
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No special activities this week but we do have our regular groups catching up!

SC Art Group: Thursday 16th @ 1.30

Whether you are working on something new or part way through a masterpiece, the Art group is a great outlet to discuss your art and share your skills.  Please contact Ivan on 0458 507 181 and just join the group at the community centre.

SC Social & Tennis Club: Sunday mixed social & Monday ladies social

Sunday morning social starts at 9:30am so if you would like to join in please contact Graham Lloyd on 0430 243 442.  Please note this session would suit those who have tennis playing experience.

The Ladies meet Monday morning at 8am for a hit.  Julie Riddel (0422 424 694) or Lindy Montell (0438 773 954) are the ladies to contact if you would like to come along. Alternatively, grab your racquet and meet down at the courts.

SC Stitchers: Tuesday 21st @ 1:30

Join Julie Wilcox (0407 311 584) and the rest of her Stitchers crew for a pleasant afternoon of craft work.  Be it knitting, patchwork or one of the many styles of needlework, bring your latest project to the community centre on Tuesday afternoon.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SC Social & Tennis Club: Friday Night Social 10th February

The first social night for 2023 will be this Friday night at the tennis courts.  Come along from 6pm for our usual BBQ, catch up and if you fancy a hit of tennis, bring the racquet as well.  $25 for a family and BYO drinks.

SC Community Centre: Exchange Hub Saturday 11th February

Saturday Exchange Hub starts at 10am and all in the community are welcome to come along.  Please feel free to bring along items to swap, sell or give away.  Morning tea is also available

Yarra Ranges Council: Valley Community Recovery Grants Round 2

The Valley Community recovery Committee invites you to apply to the Community Led Recovery Round Two grant program, to help our community recover from the COVID19 pandemic and June 2021 storm.  If your group provides support to one or more of these townships then you are encouraged to apply: Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Dixons Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Steels Creek, Yarra Glen and Yering.

Applications open Monday 16 January 2023, and close midnight Tuesday 28 February 2023. The grants are aimed at projects up to the value of $10,000.

For Round 2, community priority will be given to projects that encompass one or more of the following:

· Promote inclusion / reduce isolation / bring communities together
· Build community capacity
· Support kids and/or families and/or parents to thrive
· Connect to increased awareness of existing services and community groups
· Provide meals for community
· Develop new skills that help create connection
· Prepare for bushfire/storms/floods
· Provide support to help people be safe during the Pandemic

Before you apply, please read the guidelines(PDF, 5MB).

Applications must be made online at: Valley Community Led Recovery Committee – Helping Communities Rebound Grants Program.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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 SCCC: Does anyone know who these items belong to???

With the start of a new year the committee is looking to have a bit of a summer clean at the centre.  While most items stored are self explanatory, there are three items of which we are not sure of the origins!  If you own one of the following items or know how the item came to be at the community centre, please call Maree Rothwell on 0414 278 649. 

• A desk (stored in the office)
• Plant trolley in the shed
• Loom (sitting in the office) – see photo below

SC Social & Tennis Club: Open day Sunday 5th February @ 12noon

The tennis season officially starts this weekend and we invite all our members to come along for a bbq lunch followed by a social game of tennis.  If you are not a tennis player, you are still very welcome to come along for a social catch up – it is after all, a social & tennis club.  If you are new to the valley and wish to become a member, Sunday presents a perfect opportunity to join.

SC Stitchers:  Tuesday afternoons @ 1.30pm

Welcome to Julie Wilcox who is the new co-ordinator for the stitchers group.  They meet every Tuesday afternoon with the exception of days where the temperature is in excess of 30 degrees.  If you are looking for more information on the stitchers group, please email Julie at julie.wilcox54@gmail.com or call her on 0407 311 584

Yarra Ranges Council: Valley Community Recovery Grants Round 2

The Valley Community recovery Committee invites you to apply to the Community Led Recovery Round Two grant program, to help our community recover from the COVID19 pandemic and June 2021 storm.  If your group provides support to one or more of these townships then you are encouraged to apply: Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Dixons Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Steels Creek, Yarra Glen and Yering.

The Valley Community Recovery Committee will be holding Information Sessions so drop in if you would like a chat about your grant idea or need assistance with Grant writing.  The information sessions details are:

• Sat 4th Feb: Yarra Glen IGA  9am to 11am (the Yarra Glen Men’s Shed will be supporting with a Sausage Sizzle, pending weather)
• Sun 5th Feb : Healesville River Street Market 8am to 1pm

Applications open Monday 16 January 2023, and close midnight Tuesday 28 February 2023. The grants are aimed at projects up to the value of $10,000.

For Round 2, community priority will be given to projects that encompass one or more of the following:

· Promote inclusion / reduce isolation / bring communities together
· Build community capacity
· Support kids and/or families and/or parents to thrive
· Connect to increased awareness of existing services and community groups
· Provide meals for community
· Develop new skills that help create connection
· Prepare for bushfire/storms/floods
· Provide support to help people be safe during the Pandemic

Before you apply, please read the guidelines(PDF, 5MB).

Applications must be made online at: Valley Community Led Recovery Committee – Helping Communities Rebound Grants Program.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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 SCCC: Exchange Hub Saturday 28th @ 10am

Anything you have to swap, sell or giveaway, please bring along to the community centre this Saturday for our fortnightly Exchange Hub get together.

SC Social & Tennis Club: Social Tennis  Thursday 26th @ 7:30pm

We are back at the courts for more social tennis this Thursday evening.  Come down from 7:30pm for a hit.  Cost is $2 per person (towards the cost of lights)

Yarra Ranges Council: Valley Community Recovery Grants Round 2

The Valley Community recovery Committee invites you to apply to the Community Led Recovery Round Two grant program, to help our community recover from the COVID19 pandemic and June 2021 storm.  If your group provides support to one or more of these townships then you are encouraged to apply: Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Dixons Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Steels Creek, Yarra Glen and Yering.

The Valley Community Recovery Committee will be holding Information Sessions so drop in if you would like a chat about your grant idea or need assistance with Grant writing.  The information sessions details are:

• Sat 4th Feb: Yarra Glen IGA  9am to 11am (the Yarra Glen Men’s Shed will be supporting with a Sausage Sizzle, pending weather)
• Sun 5th Feb : Healesville River Street Market 8am to 1pm

Applications open Monday 16 January 2023, and close midnight Tuesday 28 February 2023. The grants are aimed at projects up to the value of $10,000.

For Round 2, community priority will be given to projects that encompass one or more of the following:

· Promote inclusion / reduce isolation / bring communities together
· Build community capacity
· Support kids and/or families and/or parents to thrive
· Connect to increased awareness of existing services and community groups
· Provide meals for community
· Develop new skills that help create connection
· Prepare for bushfire/storms/floods
· Provide support to help people be safe during the Pandemic

Before you apply, please read the guidelines(PDF, 5MB).

Applications must be made online at: Valley Community Led Recovery Committee – Helping Communities Rebound Grants Program.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

This E-mail (including attachments) is confidential and may be subject to copyright. If you have received it in error, confidentiality and privilege are not waived and you must not disclose or use the information in it. Please notify the sender by return and delete it from your system. Any personal information in this email must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please notify the sender.

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 SC Social & Tennis Club: Thursday social night

Great to see both courts in full use last Thursday night for social tennis.  We had a good couple of hours of hitting followed by a light beverage, to quench the thirst.  The on going plan is to meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.  Confirmation will be in the grapevine or you can call Kerry Guthrie on 0409 505 681.  Our next social night is 26th January @ 7:30pm

Yarra Range Council: Hard Rubbish Collection commencing Monday 23rd January

Its that time of the year again, when we put out unwanted items and then dodge those driving past checking out the “stuff”! Collection starts next Monday so have everything out on Sunday night (up to 3 cubic metres).  If you are not sure what can go out, please check the council website http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au for a comprehensive list of acceptable items for hard rubbish collection

Don’t forget if you have anything to sell, or messages to get out to the community, please email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au for inclusion in the weekly newsletter.  The Grapevine comes out on a Tuesday evening – apologies for the lateness of this weeks issue.

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Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
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At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
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SCCC: The Exchange Hub Saturday 14th January @ 10am

The Exchange Hub is back for 2023! It is held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month between 10 and 11am at the community centre.  Join us this Saturday for the first meet of 2023. You can bring along items to sell, swap or giveaway, have a chat with other locals and about local events or simply enjoy a morning cuppa with fresh scones (only $2).  Let’s make it a great start to a great year!

 SC Social & Tennis Club: Thursday 12th @ 7:30pm & Monday 16th @ 8am

Come along to our first Thursday night social tennis this week, starting at 7:30pm.  It would be great to get 8 players along and have both courts in use, rotating around the playing pairs.  If you are interested or know of others who may be interested, please just come down to the courts at 7:30 or you can call Kerry Guthrie on 0409 505 681 if you have any queries.

Ladies social on Monday mornings started again this week , though it has been agreed to change the start time to 8am due to the warner weather.  We generally play for an hour and half, followed by and casual morning tea. 

Thank you to all who helped out with the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on Saturday.  We raised just under $2000 for the club which is fantastic. A big shout out to Graham and Angie Lloyd for  being the driving force behind the organisation of the day.

Don’t forget if you have anything to sell, or messages to get out to the community, please email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au for inclusion in the weekly newsletter.  The Grapevine comes out on a Tuesday evening – apologies for the lateness of this weeks issue.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

The committee of the Steels Creek Community Centre send our best wishes for 2023 to all our valley residents and we look forward to seeing you at one of the many activities held at the Community Centre.

SCCC: The refurbishment of the car park has progressed very well and is almost finished. We are anticipating some lines will be marked for car parking but not sure when this will happen.  Hopefully all will be well for the first Exchange Hub on Saturday 14th January.

 SC Social & Tennis Club: Social tennis is about to start up again. 

Ladies social on Monday mornings starts on the 9th January @ 8:30am and Thursday night social play on 12th January @ 7:30pm.

If you are in Bunnings Chirnside on Saturday, come along to the sausage sizzle to support the Social & Tennis Club.  Funds raised go towards maintaining and developing the facilities of our little rural club. 

Yarra Glen Tennis Club:  For those junior players who would like some competition experience, please see the flyer for an Inter-club tournament this weekend.  Entries close tomorrow so there is still time to sign up.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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SCCC: Some of you will have notice the works going on at the community centre.  The Yarra Ranges Council are in the process of resurfacing the driveway and carpark area.  We are unsure of when these works will be completed so at this stage access to the community centre will be restricted.  This is generally a quiet time on the community calendar so the impact on our groups who use the centre will be limited.  Rest assured we will let you know when it is back to business as usual and hopefully that will be in time for the first Exchange Hub for 2023.

SC Landcare 

Many thanks to all those residents who attended the AGM held back in November, enjoying the informative presentation and partaking of the delicious meal after the serious business was attended to.  Your landcare committee for the coming year is Andrew Guthrie (President), Peta Whitford (Vice President), Bruce Kellet (Secretary), Marcia Brosche (Treasurer), Genevieve Savani and Julie Cureton (committee members).

Social & Tennis Club: Christmas wind-up

It was great to see a crowd come along to the Christmas wind up on Sunday, where our long standing committee member Ed Bartosh was extolling the virtues of ‘Pickleball’.  A few of us gave it a go but the jury may be out if it will take off in steels Creek!! Plenty of chatter, laughs and hearty carol singing to see out 2022.  Looking forward to seeing you at the first Friday social for 2023.  Details will come at a later date.

The Steels Creek Community Centre Committee wish all our valley residents a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

There will be no issue of the Grapevine next week (27th December)

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR SPONSORS

Have something you’d like to promote via the Grapevine? Or maybe something to sell, buy or swap? You can submit an article online here or send an email to thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au. The Grapevine comes out each Tuesday evening and any messages submitted by 5pm on that day will be included.

Do you know of someone who is new in the valley? 
If so, make sure you let them know about registering their email address for both the grapevine and the Jolly Thing (NB. The Jolly Thing is currently not being published but we hope will resume again in the not too distant future) so they can find out about all the great things that are happening. They can subscribe at:
The Grapevine online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/the-steels-creek-grapevine/ or email thegrapevine@steelscreek.vic.au
The Jolly Thing online – https://steelscreek.vic.au/publications/local-publications/ or email scjollything@gmail.com

Have something you want to buy, sell, or swap? 

At present the publication of the Jolly Thing is on pause.  However the Grapevine is still coming out on a weekly basis and can be used for those buy, sell or swap adverts. 

Don’t forget the Jolly Thing now has classified ads – as does the website – https://steelscreek.vic.au/noticeboard/trading-post/
Get rid of your old unwanted’s and let someone else benefit from your loss (offer does not apply to the trading of children – though livestock and pets may be acceptable).

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