I have just discovered ”Mango Languages”. This is an online language learning service with well-structured courses in 49 languages. Many public libraries subscribe to Mango Languages and make the service available to their members. Goldfields Library Corporation (which includes Castlemaine) is … Continue reading
I have changed the weather widget (top right) to read from a weather station in Yapeen. This is because I found the Franklinford station would go offline sometimes. The forecast is for Castlemaine… and we might get some rain on … Continue reading
Not a word from ANY Councillor on this issue. http://www.yandoit.net/2015/12/09/solar-panels-for-yandoit-hall/ … Continue reading
“…why am I interested in the history of the Newstead/Yandoit area at all? Very briefly, my great grandfather and great grandmother came separately to Australia for the gold rush. They met, married and settled in Yandoit in the 1850’s.” see The … Continue reading
In 2013 I came across a very interesting grave in the Newstead Cemetery. The inscription on the grave said that Henry Mertin and his wife Christina were buried there. It was not the surname Mertin that attracted my attention, but … Continue reading
If you have to leave your horses during a fire, write your phone number on their hooves with permanent marker. Take off all halters and rugs-these can burn/melt on your horse or get caught on trees/fences etc. (Thanks to Doug … Continue reading
“…the Apollo Guidance Computer, which weighed 70 pounds, had only 36K of RAM and 2K of ROM. But it was able to guide 27 men to the moon’s orbit and bring them back safely. It consisted of two parts: a … Continue reading
RE: THE COMMUNITY BOOK EXCHANGE Many Thanks to all those people who have shown an interest in the proposed Community Book Exchange. A particular thanks to all of those who have generously donated books to date and have approached me … Continue reading
”Don Morrison is still milking cows at the age of 83 alongside his son Robert and twenty-three year old grandson, Nick”. You’d think they would let him retire! Good read… http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/09/21/4316522.htm?xml=4316522-mediarss.xml&1442799173283 … Continue reading
Thank you to all who attended the Yandoit Trade Fair today and added their skills to the skills register. Skills posts are now ordered alphabetically by title on the Skills Page. To find a particular skill, either browse the Skills Page or use … Continue reading
Photography Wildflower walks Yandoit Ph: 54764388 0437 643 882 … Continue reading
Environmental landcare and trust for nature Yandoit Ph: 54764336 … Continue reading
Thai Yoga massage therapist Italian and Spanish language teacher Kombucha brewer and other fermentation products Clydesdale Ph: 0434 270 630 … Continue reading
Relaxation massage Yandoit Ph: 0439 577 804 … Continue reading
Plants, knitting, felt making and jam making Yandoit Phone: 54764336 … Continue reading
Musician- piano accordion and button accordion Old time music Stone mason Fencing Yandoit historian Yandoit and Newstead Ph: 54762332 Mobile: 0429 085 072 … Continue reading
Librarian Print making Yandoit and Castlemaine email: jennymc39@gmail.com … Continue reading
Horticulturalist Garden design Creating best conditions possible for growth and sustainability Services: Consultancy, design, education, plant selection, pruning and soil assessment Yandoit Mobile: 0425 752 507 email: roni.nettleton@gmail.com … Continue reading
Master of Traditional Glazing and Repairs Stained glass, leadlight, etched glass Specialising in central Victoria’s period homes and historic buildings Yandoit Hills Ph: 0400 162 537 email: emmerichsgerhard@gmail.com … Continue reading
Sales and marketing professional in publishing industry Yandoit email: katie@yandoit.com.au ph; 0422 627 526 … Continue reading