A beautiful display of vibrant colour!
SOCIAL NEWS - continued
Tulip Festival - Ron Jenkins
The weather for our day out was perfect, just warm enough to dispense with
top coats but not too warm to be unfomfortable. With a little bit of prompting
from Merle, we all shuffled on to our transport and were soon on our way
down the Freeway and over the Westgate. After clearing 'Passport Control',
we drove through the Burnley Tunnel and emerged on the 'Far Side'. A short
visit to the Lilydale Lakes followed, where a couple of the ladies insited
on trying out the childrens playgroup equipment. We arrived safely at Tesselaars
Tulip Farm. A short wait until tickets were arranged and then we were turned
loose to enjoy what was on offer.
As well as the obligatory tulips, naturally, of all colours, varieties
and shapes, there was a selection of eating places, a shop where one could
purchase tulip bulbs etc. An Aussie Bush Band entertained us and they
were excellent.. Quite a few visitors were later seen, juggling
about, in time to the music of course.
There was information regarding the history of tulips which originated from Turkey, although Max Bygraves always sang "Tulips from Amsterdam", perhaps the lyrics, "Tulips from Istanbul" didn't rhyme to the music.
Rides in a horse drawn carriage were available and a sculpture exhibition was on show amongst the tulips, which I must must admit was a first for me, in fact, I think it was probably a first for everyone. The day passed quickly and soon it was time to return to Werribee via a pleasant drive through the Dandenong ranges.
Something to enchant you and get you moving!
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Visit to Rupertswood Mansion
Merle and Trish have arranged yet another superb day
out. This one caters for the sports minded, history buffs, wine lovers and
even those of you who are in need of a bit of exercise or would just like
to practice getting on and off buses.
The bus will leave from the "Events Centre, Derrimutt
Road, Hoppers Crossing at 9.00a.m. and the tour will start with a visit to
the former Court house in Sunbury, where tea/coffee will be taken in the gardens.
Next stop is the extremely historic Rupertswood Mansion, birthplace of the "Ashes".
A tour of this most beautiful of Victorian mansions sill be followed by a light
lunch of soup, sandwiches, tea and coffee. After lunch there will be a short
tour of the local area followed by a visit to Emu Bottom Homestead, reputedly
the oldest homestead in Victoria. The last stop of the day will be at the Goona
Warra Vineyard for wine tasting before the drive home to Werribee, arriving
at approximately 3.30p.m.
Cost..........................$27.00 per person
Date ..........................Friday, 21st November,
Bookings can be made with Merle 9749 8295 or Trish 9395 1501
Coffee Morning- Friday, 3rd October.
It's on again, only this time bigger and better. Not only will there be the usual coffee and cake at the ridiculous price but there will also be live music! All this will happen at the Old Shire Offices in Watton Street, Werribee between 9.30a.m. to 11.30a.m. Please Note - due to the world class group who are providing the entertainment, the cost has risen to $1.00.
Bicycle Victoria - 19th October
Bicycle Victoria are holding their 16th "Around the Bay in a Day" bicycle ride and are expecting somewhere in the region of 16,000 entries for this year's event. As you can imagine, and event of this magnitude requires not only a large amount of planning but also a vast number of volunteers for it to be successful. Therefore, Bicycle Victoria is looking for people who will volunteer for this event.
Jeremy Millard at Bicycle Victoria on (03) 8636 8855 or email
jeremym@bv.com.au. All volunteers will receive
an event cap and shirt, a cooler bag, lunch, Powerade products, event information
and support and entry to the after event party.
P.S. There is no requirement to ride a bike unless you want to, of course.
This worthwhile project is also looking for volunteers but of a longer term. The B-24 Liberator Restoration Fund is a voluntary group set up to restore a World War II Liberator bomber, the work at present being carried out in a hangar at the corner of Farm Road and Princes Hwy Werribee. The Fund is currently seeking 2 female volunteer assistants for their hanger shop, duties will include -
Assistance with sales within the shop. Meet and greet visitors. Record visitors number. Answer phone. Assisting in providing refreshments to tour groups.
The hours of business are -
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday - 9.15a.m. to 3.30p.m. - Volunteers are required
for a minimum of one day per week.
If you are able to help, please contact Mr. Nat Eichler on 9749 3042.
Course Tutors/Leaders/Organisers wanted - Werribee U3A are still looking for volunteers to lead the following courses
1. Lunch and Movie group
2. Bush walking or just an agreeable and perhaps gentle amble round the block.If you are willing to lead either of these groups, please contact Course Co-ordinator Brian Beck on 9741 5460.
Patella Femoral Arthritis -
Efficacy of physiotherapy and understanding of the role of joint stress.-
Kneecap
Arthritis Study
The University of Melbourne is conducting this research project
and is seeking volunteers to participate in this study. Osteoarthritis, (OA),
commonly affects the patella femoral joint, (PFJ), and results in considerable
pain and difficulty with daily activities. Presently, there are no established
treatment for the condition and little is known about the factors that contribute
to its development or progression.
This study has been funded by the National
Health and Medical Research Council. The University needs about 90 people to
participate in the study. Volunteers must be aged more than 40 years of age
and who have OA in the kneecap (PFJ) that is aggravated by walking up or down
stairs, rising from sitting or squatting. They will not be eligible if they
have current pain from other knee, hip or back conditions. If they have had
knee surgery or are planning knee surgery, are unable to walk without help
or if they cannot understand written and spoken English. again, they are not
eligible.
If any member wishes to participate in this study or wish
to know more details about this worthwhile study, they can contact - the below
named - who will be too happy to respond with further information -
Jonathan
Lentzos
Physiotherapist
and Research Assistant,
Melbourne
School of Engineering
Department
of Mechanical Engineering
The
University of Melbourne
EMAIL
- jlentzos@unimelb.edu.au