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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

2 days ago

At our annual general meeting held on Saturday 17 September at Churchill Island, members welcomed back some familiar faces to our committee plus a new committee member. We also bid a fond farewell to our president of the last several years, Graeme Clauscen, who after 50 years of volunteering in the Phillip Island and Bass Coast area, is taking a well-deserved break! Our committee now comprises: David Maunders, president; Terry Holman, vice president; Leah Tempany, secretary; Tom O’Dea, treasurer, membership secretary, and webmaster; committee members Jeff Cole, Pauline Taylor and Don Johnstone.
We also thank Sally O’Neill, our wonderful speaker for the afternoon, who took us all on quite a journey of the process of restoring a much-modified 1870s house and two 1860s cottages back to their original form using both original and reproduction materials. The process involved detailed research by a team of specialists, then the actual changes in the buildings, both internal and external, all coordinated by Sally during 1999 – 2000. What a huge undertaking by Sally and her dedicated team! Sally showed some fascinating slides to go with her talk. Images from her talk shown here include: the start of our ‘tour’ room by room through Amess house as Sally described what was required; and the hallway where the first real layers of the original house were uncovered. ... See MoreSee Less

At our annual general meeting held on Saturday 17 September at Churchill Island, members welcomed back some familiar faces to our committee plus a new committee member. We also bid a fond farewell to our president of the last several years, Graeme Clauscen, who after 50 years of volunteering in the Phillip Island and Bass Coast area, is taking a well-deserved break! Our committee now comprises: David Maunders, president; Terry Holman, vice president; Leah Tempany, secretary; Tom O’Dea, treasurer, membership secretary, and webmaster; committee members Jeff Cole, Pauline Taylor and Don Johnstone.
We also thank Sally O’Neill, our wonderful speaker for the afternoon, who took us all on quite a journey of the process of restoring a much-modified 1870s house and two 1860s cottages back to their original form using both original and reproduction materials. The process involved detailed research by a team of specialists, then the actual changes in the buildings, both internal and external, all coordinated by Sally during 1999 – 2000. What a huge undertaking by Sally and her dedicated team! Sally showed some fascinating slides to go with her talk. Images from her talk shown here include: the start of our ‘tour’ room by room through Amess house as Sally described what was required; and the hallway where the first real layers of the original house were uncovered.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

6 days ago

Our society with the help of a willing cast of Churchill Island fans launched into the world of theatre yesterday with 2 very successful performances of our play "Whispers from the Past", held in the CI shearing shed. Both performances went without a hitch in front of our backdrop image by Gary Parnell. Full audience for both performances, including some CI and other Phillip Island Nature Parks staff and Board chairman, Kevin Love. Here are some photos taken by Laura Brearley who, having been photographer for the filming of the play by her husband Terry Melvin and crew the week before, was certainly not going to miss the 'real thing'. The shearing shed was a most atmospheric venue, and quite cosy considering the cold wind blowing around the building. A great time was had by all! Selection of Laura's photos show: Stalwart FOCIS volunteer for decades, Pauline Taylor, gives out the programs; Cora the cook confesses to her mistress, Jane Amess, that the Christmas puddings have been left at home; Baron von Mueller brings the gift of a 'Christmas tree' to Samuel to plant in front of the new house; our narrator, co-writer and director, David Maunders, shares some extra information with the audience; sisters Mabel and Minnie look through Minnie's sketch book together; Samuel describes his farming activities with most interested agricultural journalist 'Bruni'; young Marjorie Amess reads her letter to 'Dear Patience' out loud to her mother Margaret; the cast line up for an official photo with PINP board chairman Kevin Brown far right, and co-author of the play, Christine Grayden (in wheelchair). Our heartfelt thanks to all of our happy cast and helpers. ... See MoreSee Less

Our society with the help of a willing cast of Churchill Island fans launched into the world of theatre yesterday with 2 very successful performances of our play Whispers from the Past, held in the CI shearing shed. Both performances went without a hitch in front of our backdrop image by Gary Parnell. Full audience for both performances, including some CI and other Phillip Island Nature Parks staff and Board chairman, Kevin Love. Here are some photos taken by Laura Brearley who, having been photographer for the filming of the play by her husband Terry Melvin and crew the week before, was certainly not going to miss the real thing. The shearing shed was a most atmospheric venue, and quite cosy considering the cold wind blowing around the building. A great time was had by all! Selection of Lauras photos show: Stalwart FOCIS volunteer for decades, Pauline Taylor, gives out the programs; Cora the cook confesses to her mistress, Jane Amess, that the Christmas puddings have been left at home; Baron von Mueller brings the gift of a Christmas tree to Samuel to plant in front of the new house; our narrator, co-writer and director, David Maunders, shares some extra information with the audience; sisters Mabel and Minnie look through Minnies sketch book together; Samuel describes his farming activities with most interested agricultural journalist Bruni; young Marjorie Amess reads her letter to Dear Patience out loud to her mother Margaret; the cast line up for an official photo with PINP board chairman Kevin Brown far right, and co-author of the play, Christine Grayden (in wheelchair). Our heartfelt thanks to all of our happy cast and helpers.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

1 week ago

ON TODAY in the Churchill Island shearing shed!! Two performances of our "Whispers from the Past" play. 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Running time per performance approx 35 minutes. Normal entry fees to CI apply - no extra charge for the play. But you MUST RSVP to our secretary to let her know you are attending so she can put a 'reserved' sign on a seat for you in the shearing shed. Please RSVP to ASAP today. Free for FOCIS members with current membership card, and Phillip Island Nature Parks volunteers, just show your volunteers' badge. CI standard entry charges for everyone else: Adult: $13.70; Child (4-15 years) - $6.85; Family (2 adults and 2 children) - $34.30;
Australian Pensioner (ID required) - $9.55
Photos show Samuel Amess (Mike Cleeland) and George Brown, journalist 'Bruni' (Don Johnstone) sharing a cider before exploring the Amess farm in the 1880s - in rehearsal in the shearing shed. Also shown is the photo taken by Gary Parnell and used for the backdrop you will see today in the shearing shed if you catch a performance.
Rug up and come along to enjoy a piece of live theatre on CI - there's nothing like Being There! ... See MoreSee Less

ON TODAY in the Churchill Island shearing shed!! Two performances of our Whispers from the Past play. 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Running time per performance approx 35 minutes. Normal entry fees to CI apply - no extra charge for the play. But you MUST RSVP to our secretary to let her know you are attending so she can put a reserved sign on a seat for you in the shearing shed. Please RSVP to secretary@focis.org.au ASAP today. Free for FOCIS members with current membership card, and Phillip Island Nature Parks volunteers, just show your volunteers badge. CI standard entry charges for everyone else: Adult: $13.70; Child (4-15 years) - $6.85; Family (2 adults and 2 children) - $34.30;
Australian Pensioner (ID required) - $9.55
Photos show Samuel Amess (Mike Cleeland) and George Brown, journalist Bruni (Don Johnstone) sharing a cider before exploring the Amess farm in the 1880s - in rehearsal in the shearing shed. Also shown is the photo taken by Gary Parnell and used for the backdrop you will see today in the shearing shed if you catch a performance.
Rug up and come along to enjoy a piece of live theatre on CI - theres nothing like Being There!

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

1 week ago

Our play "Whispers from the Past" to commemorate 150 years since the building of Amess House and the planting of the Homestead Tree on Churchill Island, will be held tomorrow, Sunday September 18 2022. For nasty weather the venue will be the CI shearing shed. Because of limited space in both possible venues - the shearing shed if cold, or the grounds in front of Amess House if fine, you will need to RSVP our secretary Leah Tempany and let her know how many of you will attending please.
We are so looking forward to performing our little play for you all! Don't forget if you can't make it, the film of the play will be up on our YouTube channel by November. ... See MoreSee Less

Our play Whispers from the Past to commemorate 150 years since the building of Amess House and the planting of the Homestead Tree on Churchill Island, will be held tomorrow, Sunday September 18 2022. For nasty weather the venue will be the CI shearing shed. Because of limited space in both possible venues - the shearing shed if cold, or the grounds in front of Amess House if fine, you will need to RSVP our secretary Leah Tempany and let her know how many of you will attending please. secretary@focis.org.au
We are so looking forward to performing our little play for you all! Dont forget if you cant make it, the film of the play will be up on our YouTube channel by November.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

1 week ago

FOCIS has a BIG weekend coming up. Our play "Whispers from the Past" is being performed on Sunday 18 September. But before that, our AGM is being held on Saturday 17 September, starting 1.30 p.m. in the Churchill Island Visitor Centre. After the business our special speaker will be Sally O'Neill, who was the main driver behind so much of the wonderful work and events that have happened on CI. Her involvement goes back to the late 1990s, when she took on the monumental task of creating a vision for CI, supervising the restoration of the 1860s to 1890s buildings, and co-ordinating the replacement of the rickety bridge and the new Visitor Centre project!! Sally didn't stop there - she went on to co-ordinate many wonderful CI events - Working Horse Festivals, live music concerts, family events and many more. To mark the 150th year since the building of Amess House and the planting of the Norfolk Island 'Homestead tree'
, Sally will be speaking about the restoration and interior design projects that brought the dear old house back to life "from the stumps up". You don't need to be a FOCIS member to come along, and it's free to attend. Please RSVP our secretary, Leah Tempany so we know how many to expect.
Photo from the CI archives show Sally in costume and Nature Parks ranger Ash Reed in Rogers Cottage kitchen back in 2000. ... See MoreSee Less

FOCIS has a BIG weekend coming up. Our play Whispers from the Past is being performed on Sunday 18 September. But before that, our AGM is being held on Saturday 17 September, starting 1.30 p.m. in the Churchill Island Visitor Centre. After the business our special speaker will be Sally ONeill, who was the main driver behind so much of the wonderful work and events that have happened on CI. Her involvement goes back to the late 1990s, when she took on the monumental task of creating a vision for CI, supervising the restoration of the 1860s to 1890s buildings, and co-ordinating the replacement of the rickety bridge and the new Visitor Centre project!! Sally didnt stop there - she went on to co-ordinate many wonderful CI events - Working Horse Festivals, live music concerts, family events and many more. To mark the 150th year since the building of Amess House and the planting of the Norfolk Island Homestead tree
, Sally will be speaking about the restoration and interior design projects that brought the dear old house back to life from the stumps up. You dont need to be a FOCIS member to come along, and its free to attend. Please RSVP our secretary, Leah Tempany so we know how many to expect. secretary@focis.org.au
Photo from the CI archives show Sally in costume and Nature Parks ranger Ash Reed in Rogers Cottage kitchen back in 2000.

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Registration Number: A0021907W
ABN: 78667051020

The Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). ABN: 78667051020

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Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc.
PO Box 852
Cowes VIC 3922
Australia

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