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Verge planting trial

Based on a lot-owner request, the Committee have approved a trial for limited vegetable planting on the verge in Periwinkle Place, on the north side near the NBN box.

We look forward to seeing how this goes. After one year we’ll re-assess and decide whether this should remain.

If you have any other similar ideas, please email the committee.

Residents’ catch up – October

The next social catch up for Cape residents will be on Saturday 18 October from 4:30pm till 6pm at the Cape display home at 2 Trumpeter St.

Looking for new editor of Cape Chatter

As mentioned in the last newsletter, David and Jeannie Hartney are leaving us. So, we need a new editor for David’s much-loved wildlife newsletter “Cape Chatter”. If you think you might be interested, please contact the committee.

Discount EV charging for Cape residents

As you know the Cape hosts an EV fast charger which is owned and manager by the OCC. We now have set it up to support providing discounted charging for Cape residents.

Generally, charging costs 50 cents per kWh. However, if you get yourself a suitable RFID tag, then Cape residents will be able to charge at the discounted rate of 45 cents per kWh (rate set by the OCC).

If you are interested, you need an account with WeVolt (which you need to use the charger) and have added, via the app on your phone, the RFID tag number from any charge-point operator or provider such as Chargefox or AEVA to your Wevolt account. To enroll, email the committee and let us know your RFID tag number and the email account you’re using for your WeVolt account.

RFID tags are also available as credit-card-sized RFID cards.

Once it’s set up, charging not only will charging be slightly cheaper, but using the tag will make it easier to start charging because you won’t need to use the app on your phone.

Cape ride-share group

Did you know that there is a chat group on the platform WhatsApp dedicated to helping Cape residents with ride sharing. The group is called “The Cape Rideshare”. If you’d like to join, get the WhatsApp app, and send an email to the committee.

Builders’ Signs

We’d like to remind all residents that it is expected that builders’ signs be removed within a few months of the completion of a new home. So, if your home still has the builder’s sign out the front, please arrange for it to be removed.

Happenings on Weathertop

You may have noticed some fencing erected along the east end of the Weathertop ridge. The ground there has been top dressed and grass planted. Please keep clear while the grass re-establishes.

Events

Sourdough Workshop Pt 2

Masterclass: Sourdough ~ your sweet journey continues

When: Saturday 1 November, 2025, 1 – 5pm

Class size: 10 – 14

Cost: Farm members $100 Broader Community $120

Location: Cape display home, 2 Trumpeter St.

Instructor: Robyn Shallard

For more details and to book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1467328

Following the very successful workshop held back in May, this action-packed and fun session is for people who may have some experience in sourdough bread making – although this is not essential.

Whether you attended the previous session, Sourdough: your journey begins, – or not, this session is aimed at expanding your skills and recipe bank. If you didn’t attend that class, you will hear, see and do enough here to get you started on your journey into the delicious and versatile world of sourdough.

As small groups, we will create a few quick and easy sweet delights (these will be a surprise reveal in the class) for sampling at the end of the day. Following that, you will be using your active starter that you have brought with you, to make a start on your chosen recipe, which you will take home to finish and bake.

All ingredients will be supplied, however, you should bring along your active starter (for those who are bakers already), which will be ready for you to use in your recipe.

At the end of the day, you will have had loads of fun, tasted some wonderful sweet delights, take home 8 recipes from the day, new skills, and a dough to complete at home.

We look forward to baking with you on the day, and we thank you for supporting The Cape Community Farm.

Trivia Night

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at The Cape Tavern, Cape Paterson on Saturday 12th October from 3:30pm as we put your trivia skills to the test!
Bring your friends, form a team, and get ready for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit — all while supporting The Cape
Community Farm. There’ll be prizes to be won, delicious food and drinks available at the bar, and plenty of good vibes.
Please note: There will be 7 tables with 8 seats per table
We look forward to seeing you there!

BOOK HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/DFJNI

Farm Spring Open Day

The Cape Community Farm will be holding an open day on 25 October 11.00-2.00pm. All welcome.

Vale Trevor Reeves

In August The Cape lost one of its favourite characters. Trevor Reeves, a well-known, long-standing resident of The Cape, died in hospital on Tuesday 12 August, surrounded by his family.

The committee conveys their heartfelt condolences to San and family.

Trevor was perhaps best know as the kite guy. Residents of Stage 2 had a box set when Trevor and friends had their kites flying from his home.

Many residents were recipients of Trevor’s generosity and skill in his workshop. Trevor’s workshop was the envy of every handyman.

Trev was also known for his yellow Fraser Clubman open-top sportscar.

Trev was a regular at the monthly men’s breakfast.

Treaty

The Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 has been introduced to the Victorian Parliament. To keep up to date and to see suggested actions to support the Treaty, go to the First Peoples’ Assembly website  https://firstpeoplesvic.org/

Also for info re a Treaty workshop happening in Morwell on the 30th October see https://events.humanitix.com/morwell-treaty-workshop. If others are interested, Phil Bourne proposes doing a ride share.