Do you have, or know someone who has, a spinning wheel somewhere in the house?

Why not drag it out and enjoy this relaxing pastime in the cold winter months. Australia grows the best fleece in the world and nothing is as warm as a garment made from handspun fleece.

We even have a wheel at SpringDale where you can have a go.

Whether you are a beginner or someone who wishes to brush up on an old skill, I would love to hear from you and we may be able to arrange a time to get together. Please contact me through the SpringDale office on (03) 5253 1960.

Looking forward to meeting you.
Joan Golding

At an opening night party, Muriel Casterton celebrated her stage debut, her first first for the night and Udolpho Wolfe her next. It was an instant, all consuming, intoxicating and lifelong thing. She failed to show up for rehearsals soon after. Her critically acclaimed performances waned under Udolpho’s influence. Family and friends knew about him and her fiancé was aware of her obsession. Idle gossipers blamed Udolpho for a sudden and premature end to the career of a “rising star”. The infatuated grazier, David Mackay from Seymour, wanted no other. He married knowing full well that she would not give up Udolpho.

If you are interested in reading the rest of this story visit http://springdale.org.au/muriel-and-udolpho/ or call into SpringDale for a copy. This has been submitted by a member of the SpringDale writers Group.

Blutech IT is a mobile computer service established in July 2009. From competitively priced computer systems to repairs and upgrades to your existing computer Blutech IT can help.

Blutech IT’s services include hardware and software repairs, system security solutions, wireless and wired network installations, virus and spyware prevention and removal, data backup and recovery solutions and just about any other type of computer support our customers require at their homes or offices.

Blutech IT is based in Leopold and services Geelong, The Bellarine Peninsula and the Surfcoast.

With over 7 years experience in the computer industry Blutech IT can help with all your computing needs.

To discuss your computing needs contact Clem on:

0438 415 657
PO Box 58, Leopold VIC 3224
clem@blutech.com.au

As we draw close to the end of another very successful financial year we thought it an opportune time to answer the question “What do you guys do?” This year has seen the introduction of many new services, the list just keeps growing.

SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre has five core service areas: Read more >>

Kel, the entrepreneur, would like to pass on tips for earning money to make your lifestyle as good as it can be. Kel always tried to have the next job lined up before the last was finished. One of his first pocket money raising activities was placing the Ginger Meggs comic behind the first page of 100 copies of the Saturday Sun. Kel worked for Miss Ferguson in her Harness and Paper shop located where Hommy’s Butchers is now. It took about an hour and he earned 6 pence. Read more >>

People living and working in our region sometimes face challenges to their rights as consumers. One of the biggest challenges can be getting independent, reliable information and assistance.

Consumer Affairs Victoria is the State Government’s consumer protection agency. We offer free and independent advice on matters including: Read more >>

The fog rolls in across the bay as the sun peeps out between the grey clouds. Heavy dew hangs like diamonds on the cobwebs, which are strung between the skeletal trees. This is winter. You may think that this is the time to rest, but no, this is a busy time for the gardener. Read more >>