Saturday April 11th. The Skipton Market has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Stall holders can follow Facebook and Co-ordinator Jan Murphy on 5340 2204 for further information.  There will be NO Skipton Market in April.

Have a Happy Easter Everyone, from all at Skipton Market.

Skipton Seniors will be in recess indefinitely during the COVID 19 period ahead.

SCN will have further information when known..

Contact:   President Frank Hutchinson on 5340 2175, or

                 Secretary:  Pat Hutchison on 5340 2029, for any additional information.

 Skipton Friends of the RSL keep Anzac Spirit Alive

 Saturday 25th April:  Friends of the RSL Skipton Branch regret very much that the Traditional March and Service conducted in Skipton  to mark ANZAC Day 2020 has been cancelled.  

 It is very much hoped that a private and much reduced Service can be conducted at the Skipton War Memorial, further information will be circulated before the event. 

 Please contact Cath Kavanagh, Friends of the RSL Skipton Branch Secretary, on 0447 458 110 for immediate queries.   Lest We Forget.

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 Saturday 25th April: 

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO ANZAC DAY SERVICE AT STREATHAM, this year.Lest We Forget

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After the closure of the Skipton RSL the formation of Skipton Friends of the RSL was formed.

The group meet to organise the formal annual ceremonies of Anzac Day on 25th of April,  and Remembrance Day on 11th of November at 11 o'clock.

Wreath Laying Ceremonies, and Guest Speakers are invited and it is always pleasing to see the very large numbers of people who attend the annual ceremonies.

Details are published in SCN nearer to the date and are available on this website.

             Chairman: John Kavanagh 0408 211 926

             Secretary:  Cath Kavanagh 5340 2394.

             Treasurer:  Lilla Orton ph 5340 2043

                      Lest We Forget

The Craft Group meets at the Jubilee Centre every Wednesday

2pm until 4pm for people to share their time with others with similar creative interests.

• Bring along whatever you are working on at the moment.
• Terrific way to learn new ideas and skills from others,
• They will also be learning new skills from you!!
• Craft Group is for people of all ages and skill levels.
• There are toys available for little ones to play quite safely in a designated play area.
• Tea and coffee is readily available and plenty of conversation and laughs guaranteed.

Enquiries:  Pamela O'Neill 0438 698 619

MARCH IS RED CROSS CALLING

Australian Red Cross Skipton volunteers will be

• In the Skipton Shopping Centre from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 26^th  March, and, 
• In Streatham, Streatham and Westmere Volunteers will sit at the Streatham General Store and also walk the street in Streatham to collect donations.

 Westmere Branch Red Cross.

           Contact President Irene on 03  5350 2359 for further information.

Members from Skipton, Streatham, Westmere and Lake Bolac have a full calendar of activities and enjoy social events during the year, fundraising functions and the annual visit to Skipton Brigadoon Hostel and Nursing Home at Christmastime to visit the residents and enjoy afternoon tea.

New members are always welcomed.

Regional Representatives attend Zone 4  Red Cross Regional Meetings and keep local members up to date with the current news of Red Cross from Headquarters from these informative meetings.

President Sharon Andrewarthur (0417 794 474)

Secretary Pamela O'Neill (0438 698 619)

Having its start in February 1996, Skipton Garden Club will be commencing its 24th year of offering fellowship, advice, and contact with the great world of gardening in 2020.  

Skipton Garden Club meets on the third Thursday of each month, from February to November.  Meetings are held at various members’ homes and in other outside locations.

The highlight of the meetings is the exchange of cuttings and handy tips along the way which assist friends to be able to get more from their time spent in the garden.

The Winter meeting usually takes the form of a luncheon at the Mechanics Hall, with Guest Speakers and Plant Stalls.  Irregular visits, talks and tours are organised through the year.

New members are always welcome.  

All details of meeting venues and outings are advertised in SCN so always watch out for Garden Club News. 

Dates and details are updated regularly so always keep the diary handy.

Skipton and District Historical Society Inc was formed in 1984. 

Open to the Public on the Third Sunday of each month:  from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm

              a visit to the Skipton Historical Society's Historical Precinct

              is definitely well worth a visit.

The society, was originally based at the former Courthouse in Montgomery Street (Glenelg Highway), Skipton, which is just over the bridge, heading west, where Historical Society members have gathered together quite an extensive and unique collection of historical records

 The main focus of the Society started out on local family history, and on collecting and publishing stories from former days in Skipton and the surrounding farming areas.  There are many "locals" who have gone on to do quite remarkable things in later life.  Their achievements are well noted.

Since those early days members have used the information they have gathered and have written histories on these remarkable "Early Settlers" of the various communities throughout the district, and the Skipton Historical Society Members have had a number of very special books published.

As their collections grew they too have grown, and now the Skipton Historical Society has also taken over the custodianship of the Former Police Residence, just perfect for an extension of their wonderful collection of photographic history as well as the written word.where they now have their extensive collection on display.

For further information please click  HERE  to visit the SHS website.

Skipton Preschool,

8 Montgomery Street, Skipton.

Phone:  03 5340 2208

•     3 year olds Tuesday 8:45 am - 11:45 am.
•     4 year olds.  Tuesday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. 
•     Wednesday & Thursday 8:45 am - 3:45 pm.

Skipton Rural Fire Brigade (CFA)

 Montgomery St (Glenelg Hwy) Skipton

 In an Emergency Dial 0 0 0

 Skipton CFA Captain ....

              Chris Heywood ....  ph 0419 552 490

Skipton CFA Auxiliary ....   

               Angela Gowans ....  ph  5340 2285

 Skipton Ambulance 

               Montgomery St (Glenelg Hwy) Skipton 

Skipton has Four People you can contact if you need a Justice of the Peace:

Contact

• Malcolm Fletcher on 0427 492 522 malfletch@bigpond.com
• Kaye Ormsby JP on 0429 823 241
• Yvonne Shady JP, and (William Shady JP),5340 2113. 440 Geelong Rd, Skipton.

Skipton Cemetery - Currie Street, Skipton, Vic 3361

Burials and Interments 7 days a week. 

Skipton Cemetery Trust                 

     Contact: Yvonne Shady on 5340 2113,

             or  Catherine Kavanagh on 5340 2394.

Meetings:  

AGM October Meetings 7pm Jubilee Centre

Skipton Angling Club is open to Fishermen and Fisherwomen of all ages.

Offering fishing competitions, some nice and close and others further away, there are various outings, barbecues (for those who miss the fish) and weekends away.

Terrific fishing spots on the list and "Nice Tight Lines" almost assured.

For all details about Competitions and Club Membership etc,

Contact:

           President:  Andy Clark - 0428 402 088

           Secretary:  Les Meek - 0427 505 509

          Treasurer:  Gary Knight - 5340 2465