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September 09 Waranga News Article Septemeber 10thUp and coming events: Market Fresh September 9th and 10th MarketFresh (Melbourne Markets) will be visiting Stanhope, St Mary’s and Rushworth P-12 schools on September 9th and 10th to conduct a fresh fruits and vegetables presentation. School children will have the chance to try new fruits and vegetables and discuss their tastes textures and flavours. Parents are encouraged to come along and get involved in the preparation and presentation. La Trobe Activity Day Thursday October 15th will be a very exciting day as Colbinabbin, Stanhope, St Mary’s and Rushworth P-12 schools will be involved in a special activity day focussing on healthy eating, physical activity and gardening. Each school will have their own individual activities including:
Parents and Community members are encouraged to participate in the day. Keep an eye out in your school newsletter for more details. Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing Community Festival Saturday November 21has been booked in as the official date for our community festival. The event will be held at Rushworth P-12 College and is designed to congratulate you all on your participation and achievements throughout the Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing project. We will have special guests, face painting, cooking demonstrations, sporting demonstrations, inflatable games, gardening presentations, local sporting and recreation groups and garden tours just to name a few. Watch this space for more updates and exciting developments! Go for 2 and 5 Adults are recommended to consume 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables EVERY day. This ensures that we are consuming adequate amounts of many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre everyday. A serving of fruit includes one medium piece of fruit such as an apple or 2 pieces of smaller fruits such as apricots or 100g of canned fruit or a handful of grapes. A serving of vegetables includes 1 cup of salad vegetables or ½ cup of cooked vegetables Having an adequate fruit and vegetable intake can help:
So this week make a conscious effort to go for 2 and 5! Light and Tasty Weet – Bix Muffins Cost per serve $0.58 (serves 12) Ingredients:
Method:
Nutritional information per serve: 530kJ, 5.3g protein, 1.0g fat (0.3g saturated fat), 24.5g carbohydrates (10.0g sugars), 3.1g dietary fiber Recipe from Healthy Food Guide (www.healthyfoodguide.com.au) These muffins would make a great addition to the kid’s lunchboxes. Why not substitute the fruit for fruit in season. Kristen Brown - Accredited Practising Dietitian, Kyabram & District Health Services August 26 Waranga News Article August 27thWhats in season this month? Fruit Planting: Spring is almost upon us and that means its time to get into the garden! If you don’t have your own why not visit your local community garden (Rushworth Community House Garden, Stanhope Primary School Garden, St. Mary’s Primary School Garden) Here is a list of vegetables and fruits that can be planted in September: EASY Asparagus Direct, or plant as crowns. Harvest from 2-3 years.Asparagus Pea Sow direct. Harvesting from October - November Beetroot Direct in rows. Harvesting from October – November Broccoli Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from October – November Cabbage Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from October – December Capsicum Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvest from November. Carrot Direct in rows. Harvest from November. Celery Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvest from December. Chilli Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvest from November. Climbing beans Sow direct. sow after frost. Harvest from November. Coriander sow direct. Harvest from October. Cucumber Sow direct. Bring on in pots. Harvesting from October - November Dwarf beans (also French beans) in rows, or broadcast. sow after frost. Harvesting from October – November Globe artichokes Direct in rows. Harvesting from June – October Leeks Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from December - January Lettuce Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from October – November Oregano Direct . Parsley (herb) Sow direct. Harvesting from November - January Tomato Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from October - December Peas Sow direct. Harvest from November. Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) Sow direct. Harvesting from October - November Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Chinese Peas) Direct. Harvesting from November - December Watermelon Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from November – December
A BIT MORE EFFORT Basil (herb) Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from October - November Burdock Sow direct. Harvest from December. Celeriac Sow direct. Harvesting from November - December Chives Sow direct or in seed trays. Harvest from 50-80days. Eggplant (also Aubergine) Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from November - December Warrigal greens Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from October - NovemberPotato Plant tuber. Harvesting from December - January Pumpkin Sow direct. Frost tender. Harvesting from December - January Rockmelon Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Frost tender. Harvesting from November - December Shallots (also Eschalots) Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Harvesting from November - December Spring onions Seeds. Harvest from January. Squash Sow direct. Frost tender. Harvest from October. Sweet corn Direct in blocks. sow after risk of frost. Harvesting from November - December Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow) Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Frost tender. Harvesting from October - November
July 29 St Marys School Garden Photo'sMore fantastic garden photo's for you.
This time they are from St Mary's Primary School Rushworth.
If you would like to get involved with the garden please contact the school on 5856 1347 July 27 WALKING GROUPAs of today (July 27th) Sowing the Seeds has finally got a walking group up and running!
Walking groups run for 10 minutes and start at 12.20 and 1.20 Monday - Thursday leaving from the Waranga Memorial Hospital entrance.
We would love interested community members to join us, so meet us at the hospital if you are interested!
July 16 Stanhope Primary School Garden Photo'sCheck out our photo album for the fantastic photo's supplied to us by Stanhope Primary School's Garden Program.
Looking good guys and girls keep up the good work. July 09 Winter warmers Soups are a fantastic way to get your daily vegetable requirements and stay toasty and warm during those cold winter months.
They have the added bonus of being able to be made in bulk and frozen in individual portions to be brought out on those nights where the flu has set in or you just want a quick and easy meal.
Don't forget to get the kids involved in deciding what types of soups to make, buying the ingedients and making the soup.
For recipe ideas take a look at the Winter Warmer Soup Recipe's folder in SkyDrive (right hand side of home page)
June 29 Community Survey up and runningThe community survey is located in the PUBLIC SkyDrive folder under COMMUNITY SURVEY.
Unfortunately we were not able to add the survey to the Waranga News as hoped so if you would like a hard copy to fill out please call the Community House on 5856 1295 or Carly Boutcher on 5851 8015 and we will be happy to help you. June 22 Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing Successful in Shire FundingExciting news!
Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing has been successful in attaining funding from the Shire of Campaspe Community Grants Programme.
This funding will help to enhance the school and Community House gardens to ensure they're sustainable and are as well equipped as possible.
Thank you to the Shire for giving us this opportunity
  June 18 Start SmallIf you are interested in growing your own vegetables but just don't think you have the space why not go mini?
There are mini vegetable varieties that wont take up much room and can even be grown in pots!
Oasis Seedlings stock a range of mini vegetable seedlings which include:
Not only do these varieties gow small, they also mature quickly so you can enjoy the fruits of your labour in a matter of weeks instead of months! The best part about these seedlings is that they are available at Byrneside Nursery! A convenient plant at a convenient store what more could you ask for?
Waranga News June 18th ArticleSport and Rec Directory If your club, organisation or group has not received an information pack about the Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing Sport and Rec Directory don’t despair. Contact Carly Boutcher on 5851 8015 or at carly.boutcher@gvhealth.org.au to receive your pack.We encourage small exercise, gardening or walking groups to be involved as it is a great opportunity to promote your group and gain new members. Remember involvement is FREE so get involved! Community Data Collection Community data collection will begin next month, it involves filling out a survey about your current fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity rates. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes of your time and does not involve any personal data; your information will remain confidential. The survey will be online at www.sowtheseeds.spaces.live.com as of Wednesday July 1st and hopefully in the July 2nd edition of Waranga News.June 12 Schools Receive Garden EquipmentExciting things have been happening in the past week.
St Mary's, Stanhope and Colbinabbin Primary Schools received thier garden equipment on Wednesday which means their gardens can really get started!
Term 3 should see all gardens being utilised during class time to give students hands on experience in vegetable gardening and learning about the benefits of eating fresh fruit and vegies.
If you are interested in helping any of these schools with thier gardens please don't hesitate to contact myself on 5851 8015 Monday to Thursday or contact the schools directly. June 04 Waranga News Article June 4thSowing the Seeds of Wellbeing Update Calling all sport and recreation groups: Are you looking for a way to advertise your club for free? Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing is looking to create a local sport and recreation directory to promote local clubs, groups and organisations but we need your help. The directory will showcase what clubs, groups and organisations have to offer and give you an opportunity to promote memberships, volunteer opportunities, timetables and social events/ memberships. If your club or organisation is interested in taking part please contact: Carly Boutcher, GV Health, Coyle Street Rushworth, 3612 P: 5851 8015 Monday- Thursday 8.30am-5pm M: 0408 300 090 Friday 9am-3pm E: carly.boutcher@gvhealth.org.au
Stanhope Primary School Garden Underway! Congratulations to Stanhope Primary School for getting there garden program underway. In the three weeks that the garden program has been running they have had a steady flow of parent and community volunteers to help the program run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. With planting to commence in the coming weeks they could use your help. If you would like to help out or donate garden equipment or materials please contact Stanhope Primary School on 5857 2514. St. Mary’s and Colbinabbin Primary School gardens will be up and running soon, if you would like to help out or donate garden equipment or materials please contact the schools directly. St Mary’s 5856 1347 Colbinabbin 5432 9330 Data collection beginning soon: Parents of Primary School Students will have received information and consent forms last week regarding data collection happening in Primary Schools. This data will help Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing and Schools see the impact the project is having on physical activity and healthy eating knowledge and to monitor how the project activities are being received by students and teachers alike. Data collection will also be occurring in communities within the next month. Keep your eye out in Waranga News for more information. Thank you to all who completed the workshop survey. Workshops will be held in Toolleen, Rushworth, Colbinabbin and Stanhope starting late June/ early July. Venues will be advised closer to workshop commencement.What’s in Season this month: Fruit: Banana, Grapefruit, LemonVegetable: Beanshoots, Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Fennel, Mushrooms,Potato, Pumpkin, Silverbeet. Planting this month: Asparagus, Broad beans, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Onions, Snow peas, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries. June 01 Websiteshttp://www.human-race.org/community_new/wc.html is a great website for anyone who is interested in seeing how much fat and sugar content popular food choices have.
http://www.kidspot.com.au/index.asp is a great website for parents. With information about raising children, health and handt recipes for lunch boxes.
May 25 Thank youThank you to everyone who filled out a workshop survey form. It has been really good to receive so many completed forms!
Workshops will begin in July and will be held at Toolleen Community Centre, Rushworth Community House with Colbinabbin and Stanhope venues to be advised closer to the workshops beginning.
Hope to see you all there! May 21 Stanhope P.S GardenCongratualtions Stanhope Primary School on getting their garden program underway successfuly.
In the two weeks that the garden program has been running they have had keen community and parent volunteers helping students and teachers prepare the gardens for planting with plans for planting to begin within the next 7 days.
It is excellent to see a school taking initative in the Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing project! Cant wait to see how it all goes!
If you would like to be involved in the Stanhope Primary School garden program please call the school on 5857 2514. May 12 Waranga News Article 7th MayPamper and Wellbeing Day: Rushworth Shire Hall, May 1st Friday May first saw well deserving women being pampered for the day at the Rushworth Shire Hall. It was wonderful to see so many faces with lovely big smiles after experiencing the services Rushworth and surrounds have to offer. I was lucky enough to be invited along to provide my trusty bags of information to all who attended. A big thank you needs to go out to Healthy Food Guide magazine, Go For Your Life, Better Health Channel and Department of Health and Ageing who all generously donated resources, magazines and information. Congratulations to all who were involved in the planning of the event, especially Alana and Louise, it was an amazing day! Launch success The Sowing the Seeds of Wellbeing launch went off with a bang over the Easter weekend. Thank you to all who came up and said hello, by half past one I had run out of all my information and had handed out approximately 200 bags and 100 tattoo’s. I had a wonderful day meeting new people and catching up with people I have met in my travels. A big thank you needs to go out to Phil Dennis who volunteered his time to help on the day and to Pagan Brewis from Echuca YMCA who held the activity trailer that was a hit with the kids! Congratulations to the Easter Festival Committee you all did a fantastic job on creating such a wonderful day full of excitement and entertainment. Community Workshop Questionnaires After three long months of waiting I have finally received ethics approval which means I can now roll out community activities and data collection. This will start with a survey on what types of community workshops you would like to see happen in your community which will be in this edition of the Waranga News. If you are interested please fill out the form and send it back to me at GV Health, Coyle St Rushworth 3612. Alternatively you can access the questionnaire on our website at www.sowtheseeds.spaces.live.com in the public folder in SkyDrive located under the guest book.Without your input the workshops will not be successful! May 06 recommended websitesIf you are wanting to save money on your fruit and veg check out http://www.marketfresh.com.au/produce_guide/seasons.asp or http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bhc_recipes?opendocument#inseason for a guide to what fruit and veg are in season.
If planting is more your thing check out http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2//bhcsite.nsf/pages/calendar?open for a guide to what to plant when.
Healthy recipes can be found at http://www.marketfresh.com.au/recipe/recipe_search.asp
April 28 Handy resourcesHi everyone,
I have just added a few files to the Skydive public folder (located under the guestbook) which include recipes for lunchboxes, shopping tools and websites worth checking out.
Please feel free to download and print off any resources. April 15 Questionnaires available onlineSowing the Seeds of Wellbeing will be holding free community workshops in Rushworth, Stanhope, Colbinabbin, Corop and Toolleen during 2009 and we want to know what you topics you would like to see in your community.
The workshop questionnaire is available on this website in the public folder in the SkyDrive section located under the guest book.
It will also be in the Waranga News within the next month.
Please fill it in and send it back to me to let me know what you want in your community.
  Cheers
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