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Rimstone Co-op -
Newsletters
Newsletters
for
Members - Rimstone Co-op publishes
occasional newsletters from time to time to keep the
members informed about relevant and topical news,
and coming events. They are distributed by email.
Newsletters
for
non-Members - Rimstone Co-op is happy to
distribute the occasional newsletter to non-members
by email.
What
is your email address? - To confirm or
update your email address, or for non-members to be
included, please contact the
directors and ask to be added to the list.
The newsletters -
- #40 - August 2024
The
August 2024 Rimstone News newsletter
includes important information about:
- Update from the M3 Cave, and
the Scrubby Creek Cave, working
bees;
- The September AGM;
- A new Homeleigh "Lock-up and
Leave" Policy;
- How to book accommodation for
the
2025 ASF Conference at Buchan.
- #39
- May 2024
The
May 2024 Rimstone News newsletter
includes important information about:
a new Homeleigh Booking Policy for
groups, the upcoming busy weekends at
Homeleigh, the Scrubby Creek working
bee in early June, and how to book
accommodation for the 2025 ASF
Conference at Buchan. See
the Newsletter for all the details.
- #38
- Autumn 2024
The
Autumn
2024 Rimstone News newsletter has a
major update on progress at M3 Shades
of Death cave, as well as a safety
phone line installation at Scrubby
Creek Cave. Also updates from the
directors from the latest directors
meeting. See the
Newsletter for all the details.
- #37
- Floods in Buchan December 2023
Torrential
rain in Buchan caused minor damage to
Homeleigh. See the
Newsletter for all the details.
- #36
- December 2023
The
December 2023 Rimstone News newsletter
has updates from the directors from
the latest directors meeting. There
are events planned for the near future
- including a December 2023 working
bee. Also, Homeleigh has some heavy
bookings over the December January
period. See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #35
- November 2023
The
November
2023 Rimstone News newsletter has
updates from the directors from the
recent AGM and also the latest
directors meeting. This edition
includes a "get to know your
directors" focus with a write up on
each director, and their individual
views and focus. There
are events planned for the near
future. See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #34
- August 2023
The
August
2023 Rimstone News newsletter has
updates on recent Homeleigh projects,
as well as updates on our Scrubby
Creek Cave and property, and our
Shades of Death cave and property.
Also the passing of another long-term
caving buddy. See the Newsletter for
all the details.
- #33
- February 2022
The
February
2022 Rimstone News newsletter carries
information about Homeleigh
maintenance projects, plus recent
working bees, and a COVID notice for
those staying at Homeleigh. Also the
passing of a long-time caving
colleague. See the Newsletter for all
the details.
- #32
- March 2021
The
March
2021 Rimstone News newsletter carries
information about two Rimstone members
who recently passed away, and an
update on some of the Rimstone
Co-operative properties. See the
Newsletter for all the details.
- #31
- April 2020
The
April 2020 Rimstone News newsletter
focuses on the bushfires
that swept through the Buchan valley
in late December 2019, and the
resulting impact on the town and the
surrounding countryside. This includes
the destruction in the Buchan Caves
Reserve, the damage in the Potholes
Reserve, and to our Scrubby Creek
Station property. This news includes
several fire-related photos and
links to more than 100 photos in five
Facebook Photo Albums. See the
Newsletter for all the details.
- #30 - November 2019
The
special, 8-page edition newsletter
with lots of information
and history about the Shades
of Death cave (M-3), and
the acquisition by Rimstone Co-op in
the lead up to the Community Open Day,
official launch and BBQ on Saturday
2nd November. Printed colour editions
of the newsletter were handed out to
many of the 70 people at the official
open day launch, including local MP
Tim Bull and many members of the local
community, some of whom had good
stories to tell about their
experiences with the cave many years
ago.
New M-3 Photo Gallery web page.
Links to more photos on
Facebook.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #29 - September 2019
The
upcoming special Shades of
Death cave (M-3) Community Open Day,
official launch and BBQ - Saturday 2nd
November.
Rimstone Co-operative AGM - Friday 20
September.
Scrubby Creek property update (tufa
fencing and water trough).
Shades of Death Cave (M-3) - latest
maintenance activities.
New M-3 Photo Gallery web page.
Links to more photos on
Facebook.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #28 - October 2018
Homeleigh
working bee 10-11 November 2018.
Scrubby Creek property update (and
weed removal).
Shades of Death Cave (M-3) and
property update.
The Rimstone Co-op child safe policy.
Links to more photos on
Facebook.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #27 - August 2018
Upcoming Scrubby Tufa Terrace
working bee and
your assistance is needed please.
Official notice of upcoming Rimstone
AGM (14 Sept).
Welcome - to new members in recent
months.
NEXT Homeleigh Working Bee: November
2018.
Update on the last
Homeleigh working bee (May 2018).
Links to more photos on Facebook.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #26 - March 2018
A
Bumper 7-page newsletter,
including lots of photos, with larger
versions of the photos available in
Facebook photo albums (see the links
in the newsletter).
Welcome
- to 11 new members in recent months.
NEXT
Homeleigh Working Bee: 19-20
May, 2018.
NEWS:
M3 Shades of Death Cave property
update, including great photos; and an
article on the cave ownership history.
Old
Timers' weekend update -
Details and photos of the work done,
including: rubbish clearing, tip run,
cave cleaning/washing, hand rail
wire-brushing (with power tools),
painting, old fridge disposal, SRT
training route planning, power
generator maintenance and more.
Bowies
Cave -Some information about
another cave on our M49 Scrubby Creek
property.
Update
on the last Homeleigh working bee
(Sept 2017).
FMClarity
software now being used to
assist with tracking and managing
property maintenance.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #25 - August 2017
NEWS:
M-3 Shades of Death property update.
30 Sept - 1 October - Homeleigh
Working Bee
Friday 15 September: AGM
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #24 - April 2017
NEWS:
Purchasing M-3 Shades of Death
property, and seeking funds to
assist the purchase.
Also: Scrubby Creek Cave and
property news and the tufa terraces.
Lounge Room project update (and
photo).
New director - Welcome Mark T.
May 19-20 (2017) - Homeleigh Working
Bee
Events coming up: AGM.
Also:- Homeleigh accommodation
bookings via the dedicated and shared
email address: accomm
@rimstone.org.au.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #23 - June 2016
Events
coming up include: Homeleigh Lounge
Room Painting working bee (July),
General Working Bee (September). AGM
(7th October).
Also:- update from new committee
chairman Darryl Pierce, and small
increases toHomeleigh accommodation
rates.
Homeleigh accommodation bookings via
the dedicated and shared email
address: accomm @rimstone.org.au.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #22 - August 2015
Rimstone
AGM - Friday 2 October (agenda, venue,
supper, etc. details are in the
newsletter). June working bee wrap up,
Lounge Room update, and Scrubby Creek
latest (including a Tufa Terrace
Project 21-22 November).
Annual Rimstone fees now due.
Homeleigh accommodation bookings via
the dedicated and shared email
address: accomm @rimstone.org.au.
See the Newsletter for all the
details.
- #21 - June 2015
Another Huge Homeleigh Working
Bee - for a whole week. Saturday 27th
June to Sunday 5th July. Come for the
whole time, or just a small part - all
helpers welcome. See the list of
maintenance activities in the
newsletter.
Reminder about making Homeleigh
accommodation bookings via the
dedicated and shared email address:
accomm @rimstone.org.au.
- #20 - August 2014
NOTICE of 2014 AGM - Friday
September 12.
Rimstone Cooperative 40th Birthday
Party celebrations
25-26 October at Homeleigh.
Giant Working Bee Sept 20 to 28 in
bedrooms 5-8.
June 2014 working bee - full report
with photos.
- #19 - June 2014
Working bee June 28-29. See the
newsletter for the list of things to
do.
September 12 - AGM - details TBA.
Spring 2014 - Scrubby Creek
Weeding/Tufa Bank Project.
November weekend - Rimstone Coop 40th
Birthday Party at Homeleigh. Details
TBA.
November 29-30 - Working Bee and fire
season preparations.
- #18 - November 2013
Reminder for the working
bee
30 Nov-1st December, including a
detailed description of the planned
maintenance activities.
Special Scrubby Creek Cave
Property update.
Homeleigh is NOT a dumping ground for
pre-loved items.
Special communications books at
Homeleigh reception desk.
Annual fees are now over-due.
- #17 - September 2013
Reminder notice for AGM 2013 -
Friday 13 September, 2013.
Scrubby Creek Cave Property news
latest, and cave trip 10 Nov.
Next working bee 30 Nov-1st December.
Annual fees now due.
- #16 - July 2013
AGM 2013 Notice - Friday 13
September, 2013.
Scrubby Creek Cave Property news -
cattle, cave access
and fund raising to finance the
property purchase.
June 2013 Working Bee report - new
front entry doors, and stained glass
panel in the passageway door - details
in the newsletter.
- #15 - May 2013
Homeleigh Working Bee 8-10 June
2013 details.
AGM 2013 Notice - Friday 13 September,
2013.
Homeleigh grounds maintenance update.
Scrubby Creek Cave Property news.
Donations sought for Scrubby Creek
purchase.
- #14 - November 2012
Scrubby Creek property launch and
update including photos;
Homeleigh Working Bee 24-25 November
details.
- #13 - September 2012
2012 AGM details; Homeleigh
property update;
Scrubby Creek property donations and
launch function;
two new members welcomed.
- #12 - August 2012
Scrubby Creek property purchase
announced and fundraising / donations
requested;August Working Bee
advertised;three new members welcomed.
- #11 - March 2012
Scrubby Creek donation form
included; new smoke alarm system at
Homeleigh; a few members have
outstanding fees;
is the tool shed door locked? Rimstone
Bursary scheme re-introduced; four new
members welcomed.
- #10
- August 2011
Women on Farms event coming soon;
Buchan history and old Homeleigh
photo; July working bee report +
photos.
- #9
- May 2011
New mattresses throughout
Homeleigh; Cup weekend Open Day and
working bee report.
- #8
- Spring 2010
Open Day afternoon Cup weekend
promoted.
- #7
- Winter 2010
Queen's Birthday weekend Winter
Working Bee promoted
- #6
- Autumn 2010
Promoting Buchan; Homeleigh
fireplaces and chimneys; new external
electrical switchboard; new out-back
light switch; bathroom scrubbed;
welcoming two new members.
- #5
- July 2009
New Member Information sheet is
coming;
announcing 2009 AGM.
- #4
- February 2009
Wildlife, snakes and fire
hazards; plastering project and
refurbished bedrooms; but no heaters
please; is the tool shed door locked?
- #3
- August 2008
Announcing the 2008 AGM; June
Working Bee report.
- #2
- April 2008
PO Box changes; Working Bee
Queen's Birthday weekend.
- #1
- January 2008
Gas leak; East Gippsland fires
update; door lock will change.
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