Author Archives: John Ross

Language learning – “Mango Languages”

Posted on by March 3, 2016
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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 a subscriber. Central Highlands Libraries (which includes Daylesford) does not subscribe. To access Mango, you need to login with a library card from a subscribing library. Note that anyone can be a member of Goldfields Library Corporation and use all their libraries, and their Mango subscription – residency is not a requirement.

From a computer, you must access Mango from a link on the website of the subscribing library service. For the Goldfields Library Corporation the link is:
http://www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/e-resources/language

You don’t have to go to the library, you can access Mango from your home computer. There are also Mango mobile Apps for Android and Apple.

Once you are logged in and have created an account using your library card number and email address, the Mango website or App will track your progress through your chosen courses.

Curious artefact found at my dam…

Posted on by May 3, 2016
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I found this nicely crafted and decorated small pot by my dam today. No idea how long it may have been there. It is signed,’A.B.’

Probably made from the mud around the dam. I wonder who the artist is?

 

The weather widget

Posted on by January 9, 2016
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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 Thursday!

The Computer That Took Man To The Moon

Posted on by December 6, 2015
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“…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 small keyboard for the astronauts inside the command and lunar modules, and a separate, slightly larger logic unit.”

Read the article in Nuts and Volts magazine…

Guildford Pub December programme

Posted on by May 3, 2016
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Saturday gigs are typically 7pm and Sundays typically 1pm (check with the pub)
Sat 5th Dec: Willie Wagtails
Sun 6th Dec: Willie Wagtails
Fri 11th Dec: Moodswing
Sat 12th Dec: Janette Geri & Nic Lyon
Sun 13th Dec: Railroad Rex & the Hapless Brakemen
Weds 16th Dec: Christmas folk club night with Danny Spooner and Duncan Brown
Fri 18th Dec: Terry & Gillian
Sat 19th Dec: Nigel McLean & Andrew Murray
Sun 20th Dec: Old Time String Session
Thurs 24th Dec: Christmas Eve Banquet with 2 Tears in a Bucket.
Thurs 31st Dec: A Family NYE with Pockets & Band + Railroad Rex & the Hapless Brakemen

Thanks to Jeanette Gillespie for the info.

Chicks in the Sticks event

Posted on by December 4, 2015
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North Central CMA is very pleased to announce the upcoming 2015 Chicks in the Sticks event

Now in its third year, the annual rural women’s event has become one of the most successful platforms in our region to network, learn from and collaborate with like-minded women who are passionate about environmental action and sustainable agriculture.

This year’s event will take place along the Campaspe River at Carlsruhe on 28th November, 11am-4pm.

Keynote speaker is Katie Finlay- RIDRC Rural Women of the Year; Victorian award winner.

All the event details are on the flyer attached and RSVP’s are essential, phone North Central CMA on (03) 5448 7124. Last year we wre booked out with 120 women registering in just two weeks! We have the capacity to host 150 women this year, so please book your place sooner rather than later.

More details : Chicks in the sticks flyer

 

Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program

Posted on by December 4, 2015
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APPLICATIONS for the 2016 Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program are currently open. Closing date October 31st, 2015

Build skills and confidence
Hear about regional issues and innovative ideas for action
Meet leaders from all walks of life
Expand your networks
Learn more about yourself and increase your effectiveness
See how YOU can make a difference in YOUR community…

The Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP) is a nine-month journey of discovery – of yourself, the Loddon Murray region, and leadership.
The program aims to develop community leaders for vibrant and sustainable communities across central and north-west Victoria by building on participant skills, knowledge, ability and understanding so they can make a positive difference in their community.

An innovative experiential learning program, LMCLP provides access to an influential network of community leaders and resources across the region and beyond. Since its inception in 1998, the program has inspired and assisted over 350 people from all walks of life to make a significant difference in their local communities and the wider region.

For more information: http://www.cllm.org.au/apply.htm
Lucy Mayes
Program Manager,
Mobile: 0422 243 234
Email: program@cllm.org.au