1 October Newsletter Friends of Eaglemont Village
Working Bee This Friday 6 October - Alandale Road
This Friday 6 October we have a group of corporate volunteers coming to Eaglemont to support our land beautification efforts.
From 9:30 a.m. we will be at the Alandale & Wimbledon junction to prepare for planting around 200 trees, shrubs, groundcovers, grasses and flowers.
Rain predicted over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will help planting conditions.
Around 20 volunteer visitors are expected, and we need some FofEV types to don the hiviz vests as mentors, guides, supervisors and cheer squad.
Thank you to those who have already committed to coming along - RSVP to John 0417 813381 if you can come along and help make this event a success.
Sit & Sew Eaglemont This Thursday 5th
Maureen reminds me that this week is Sit & Sew time at Eaglemont Dish - 2 p.m. onwards.
Come along for an opportunity to meet other fabric crafts people, have a coffee & cake courtesy of Australia Post.
Catjump Cafe Coming to Eaglemont
As foretold in this very chronicle Eaglemont is to get a new hospitality venue in the old Aniseed Cafe premises.
Limited information to hand but the painters and shopfitters have been busy preparing for a "healthy Asian inspired" eatery.
Placement of the counter/servery hints at an eat-in & takeaway setup.
New Wildflower Bed Created at Station
Following on from the culling of a sprawling cotoneaster alongside the outbound waiting room we have created a new bed of wildflowers.
Eleven species have been planted initially.
Half a cubic metre of sandy loam has been purchased to build the raised bed on the impoverished platform side soil.
Thicker branches from the old cotoneaster have been used to get a bit of elevation for better drainage - assuming drainage might possibly be needed in el Ninò times.
It is now an open sunny spot in a high visibility part of the station.
Some perennials will be added over the next year.
And a special mention to Richard L who has demolished the Sherwood Road mulch heap and spread it over many square metres of the gardens both sides of Sherwood Creek.
Wildflowers Deserve Good Photos
Ryder-Cheshire Sweeping Gang Cleans Up
Several regulars were away on holidays but Judith, Stephen C & John fronted up to give the Ryder-Cheshire gardens, parking bays and paths a tidy up.
Sandra reports they are near capacity at Ryder-Cheshire presently - a lot of country cancer patients are in residence.
It is feared this is a legacy of delayed access to doctors and diagnostic services during Covid, then difficulty getting appointments as we emerged from the Covid era.
Stephen Gets Makers Group Underway
A group of retirees have begun a casual workshop making some "garden art" to add interest to our bushland wildflower walks along the rail corridor.
Ideas welcome, constructors welcome, visitors welcome to just drop in for a chat and cuppa.
More information from Stephen +61 407095722
Referendum Voting Booths
Mary V is thinking ahead, and has suggested we publish the details of local voting options for the upcoming referendum.
Not as local as we would prefer because our neighbourhood is still waiting for a suitable local venue to be provided us rates and taxes paying citizens for community use.
"Hi John.
Locations are a bit different to past, so might be good to add info to the newsletter:
The AEC website has voting places listed for the two options: pre-poll and on the day."
Where can I vote: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/voting.htm#start
Here is the website for on the day:
and the map:
Coming Up This Month
Mothers & Babies Network
This group meets 1st & 3rd Mondays from 10:30 a.m. at Eaglemont Dish.
Working Bee Alandale Road
Friday 6th October from 9:30 a.m., assemble at junction of Alandale and Wimbledon.
Sit & Sew Group
First Thursday each month, so this Thursday 5th October, 2 p.m. at Eaglemont Dish
Ryder- Cheshire Gardening Gang
Last Wednesday each month, so 25 October from 9:30, 10 Donaldson St Ivanhoe
Eaglemont Village Sunday Market
29 October from 10 a.m.
Eaglemont Sunday Walkers
Resuming on Sunday 22 October after a bit of winter hibernation.
Meet at Eaglemont Dish at 9:30 (or arrive earlier to grab a coffee as the Dish commences Sunday trading!)
All fitness levels welcome - bring the baby, bring the dog, bring the grandchildren
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