Few chair makers could claim to have influenced modern windsor chair making recently, as comprehensively as Peter Galbert of Sterling, Massachusetts. His body of work speaks for itself, from expertly rendered traditional windsor chairs, settees and rockers to contemporary windsor designs that are the best of their kind. Peter has taught windsor chair making at the best of America’s woodworking schools, has written articles on the subject for Fine Woodworking magazine as well as producing the most widely read internet blog on chair making, www.chairnotes.blogspot.com - with thousands of followers, professional and amateur alike. Traditional windsor chair making is one of the few fine woodworking crafts that employs traditional green wood working techniques.  Chair parts are riven from freshly split sustainably harvested timber by hand and worked into beautifully crafted chairs with hand tools and techniques which have remained unchanged for nearly 300 years.

The Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking in association with Rundell & Rundell of Kyneton are proud to announce that we are bringing Peter Galbert  to Melbourne to teach two windsor chair classes and give an informative lecture to makers and lovers of fine furniture alike. Peter will speak for one night only on windsor chair making, styles and designs and give an insight into the techniques he employs to make his fine chairs with demonstrations throughout the evening. For those with an appreciation of fine furniture, Peter’s lecture will better illustrate what constitutes a fine example of the windsor style. For chair makers or those interested in the craft and green wood working, Peter’s enthusiasm and skilled demonstrations will be an inspiration.

This Australian first is for one evening only, January 12th, 2012, centrally located at the Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road Blackburn South and tickets are limited to 150 seats. Peter will be available to answer questions and light refreshments will be provided after the lecture. Tickets are $25 all inclusive, from  6PM-9PM. For information on securing your seat, please go to the Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking website, - mgfw.com.au - and follow the prompts to ‘classes.’ For further information please contact Glen Rundell on 0412 440 895.

For more information about Peter and to view a sample of his portfolio of work, visit   www.petergalbertchairmaker.com and his blog at www.chairnotes.blogspot.com

The Powercor Australia presentation will cover the following points:

1. Background to the Smart Meter Program

2. Smart meter capabilities and benefits

3. The Powercor smart meter rollout

4. Installation safety

5. Technology safety

6. Smart metering charges

Come and get the answers to all the questions you may have about smart meters.

See you there……

Daylesford Tip

Learn how to Build your own Earthship.

Phone SHARE on 5348 2664

At SHARE we are still growing our connection with local businesses as well as households to become more sustainable and save dollars through our Refit n’ save program and Business Sustainability Assessments.  This has proved to be such a successful program thanks to a small band of people who are researching the huge array of products, services and suppliers to help us retrofit our properties to live more sustainably.  We are very keen to continue this program and build on all the work we’ve done with workshop and more information sessions.   Check out the Refit’nsave website if you are not a member.  The feedback has been brilliant.  We are really excited about the upcoming speaker and supplier activities at the Sustainable Builders and Renovators Expo at Daylesford Town Hall on November 6.

A few stand outs in the community: A talk I did recently for the Visitor Information centre volunteers showed me just how much some of our accommodation providers are actually doing to make their properties more sustainable.  A big round of applause for them.  We lined up our first 10 Sustainable Business Assessments through Central Victorian Solar Cities program a few weeks back.  Hepburn Shire Council very generously sponsored the first of these.  Well done and thanks to them. 

Another stand out is how the footy clubs and schools are getting on board with recycling.  In fact Recycling week is coming up from the first weekend in November.  We have a whole raft of activities planned.   Rod Quantock has developed a brand new comedy show entitled, Pardon My Carbon which will be at the Daylesford Town Hall on November 10 where you can book a table with your friends and BYO nibbles and drinks.  It is hilarious and hard hitting. At the beginning of the week we are joining Hepburn Wind Celebration Festival on Saturday November 5 where we will have a stall.  Now the weather is warmer we are doing free Earthship Event demonstrating  zero carbon emission building techniques on November 12 & 13.   Once again we would like to acknowledge Hepburn Shire Council for their financial and organisational support to raise awareness here. 

Sadly we have lost our wonderful Sustainability Coordinator Jill Berry to warmer climes with her beloved.  Ah, she will be missed.  Still, some good things are being put into place with the Environmental Sustainability Strategy recommending the development of a strong culture of sustainability leadership, greater connection and collaboration with community and business on large and small scale sustainability projects, direct action to reduce carbon emissions at Council, buy renewable energy, reducing waste, increasing recycling and more comprehensive planning and action on natural resources management.

The SHARE AGM is coming up and we have been doing a series of strategic planning sessions over the last few weeks, simplifying procedures, clarifying functional roles, engaging more participating members.  Our theme for the coming year is about Living More, Using Less; meaning to live fulsome lives but without using so much stuff.  October happens to be a Buy Nothing New Month We can take a leaf from two of our Community Gardeners book who have managed to live without entering a large supermarket chain for four years I am told.  Good on you Patrick and Meg!

On Monday October 24 we are holding a Transition Towns discussion group at Unicorn House in Daylesford.  On October 28 we are heading to Bendigo to hear the inimitable Paul Hawken, arguably one of the most inspirational speakers on business and the environment in the world.   On Sunday October 30 we can celebrate Spring with friends, food and music at Rea Lands Park with Daylesford Community Gardeners.  The list goes on with no shortage of actions that contribute to living a more sustainable life in this Shire.  We look forward to seeing you an one or other of our events.  Best regards, Laurel Freeland

Monday 7 November, 7.30 pm at Trentham Neighbourhood Centre

The new carbon tax and clean energy initiative is about to become law …

· What does it all mean for our local community?

· How might it affect our village, lifestyles, agricultures and businesses?

· What opportunities are there?

Keynote Speaker, Ben Scheltus.

Ben is a local Landcare member. He has a broad background in engineering, economic evaluation, IT, energy systems and business development – in Europe and Australia. Ben has worked in the chemical, information technology and education industries and has successfully run his own business for many years.

Ben is the CEO of Climate Alliance Limited, a not-for-profit company that helps business leaders become better informed about the opportunities and risks of climate change. He currently provides business continuity and disaster recovery consulting for medium to large firms

Ben has a long-standing interest in the environment – in particular energy systems and more efficient methods of generating power.

Hosted by Trentham Sustainability Group. Supper provided. Gold coin donation. All welcome

Further information

Glenda Holmes – 5424-1727 or Russell Fisher – 0422 006 989

If you enjoy your coffee on the run a Keepcup is a must.

The Keepcup is the Worlds first Barista reusable coffee cup, designed to replace disposable cups

KeepCups are made from plastic so they are lightweight, easy to carry and have low embodied energy in manufacture. They are BPA free and non toxic.
They are barista standard because they replicate standard takeaway sizes and fit under the group heads of espresso machines so that your coffee is made in your KeepCup.
KeepCups are lightweight, dishwasher safe, microwaveable and splashproof.
KeepCups fit into most car cup holders and many bicycle bottle holders.

We would like to thank the following

The Glenlyon General Store and Harvest Cafe have agreed to sell them for SHARE

RRP $14.00

so next time you grab your latte

STEP 1

grab a Keepcup to go with it

STEP 2

Put your requests on it eg latte/Hot/Strong

STEP 3

Use it, wash it, put it back in your car for next time

They are also available at our SHARE office Unicorn House 20 Bridpost Street Daylesfor.

A Wombat Forestcare Initiative

You, Me and Biodiversity Lecture Series:

Sponsored by the Hepburn Shire Council

Night time in the Forest

What is happening in the forest when we are all asleep? Wombat Forestcare presents a lecture on the results of the night camera research from the Wombat Forest.

Speaker

Miriam Rotstein

Where

Trentham Neighbourhood Centre,
Cnr. Market and High Street Trentham.

Cost

Gold Coin donation

Contact

Trentham Neighbourhood Centre for bookings on 5424 1354.

More details contact Wombat Forestcare on info@wombatforestcare.org.au

The SHARE  Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm on Monday 28th November in the SHARE office at 20 Bridport Street, Daylesford.  Come along and see what we do, put up your hand and join our vibrant committee in a job that suits your skills!

Membership fees are due now.  You can do this on-line by EFT or pay at the AGM.  Paid up members get discounted tickets to all our events like Rod Quantock’s hilarious new show & free entry the Sustainable Building and Renovators’ Expo.

Due to the great success of his hilarious show last year, SHARE is proud to present a new show, written and performed by Rod Quantock, Pardon my Carbon

Get in early and book a table for eight people and enjoy the show with friends.

BYO nibbles and drinks. Coffee and tea are provided.

Rod’s comments on the show and revues

‘There is plenty to laugh at here, and even more to take away. Rod says everything you want to say. Everything you want to scream. He’s right, but his show is more than just catharsis for greenies. Much more.’

Australian Stage

With our finite planet as the star of the evening Rod takes his hatchet of humour to the insanity of Growth. Rod says,

“The population is exploding while everything else is at breaking point: Food, water, oil, the very environment are lining up to deal a death blow to what we understand as life on earth. Our ignorance, denial and political incompetence fuelled by Peak People, Peak Oil, Peak Pollution, Politics and Profiteers. We must do something about population now if we don’t want cannibalism to be the solution in the future.”

It’s a grim thought, but with more and worse cyclones, floods and fires ahead, food production is bound to suffer. And even if it doesn’t, with oil in steep decline, how is it going to get to your table.  The time for motherhood statements and Pollyanna optimism is over and if you don’t believe that now, you will when Rod explains it to you.

‘Quantock is the archetypal wise fool adrift in a dark and dangerous world… very funny and very true.’

The Australian

Tickets

Book a table for eight people for $150 total or

Pre-paid:       $25  non members or  $20 for SHARE members
At the door:  $30  non members or  $25 for SHARE members

To book, contact the SHARE office at: 5309 2664.  SHARE membership will be due around the time of of Rod’s show, so renew online or contact our office to renew your membership and see Rod’s show at the discounted price.

Is your retail or accommodation business doing it tough?  Come along, and join us for brunch at Kazuki, Daylesford’s new Japanese-inspired restaurant.   Cutting your energy costs by up to 30% could put you ahead of the competition and improve your bottom line. Book now, limited seats available!