Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, January 20, to Sunday, January 26.
π· Summertime Fling, the Macedon Ranges’ festival of “everything wine, food and fun”, will take place next month. Cellar doors will be holding special events from January 3-27. Click here to see what’s on.
π¦ In this week’s article on smartphone photography, Tiffany Warner has some advice for taking pictures of kangaroos. (She says the technique also works with children!) See her photo and tip below the event guide.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Monday, January 20
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Tuesday, January 21
< 4th Tuesday – January 28, Febuary 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 25 > Community Chatty CafΓ©: Enjoy a cuppa and a natter. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-11am.
Wednesday, January 22
< 4th Wednesday – January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26 > Environment Sanatorium Eco-Trail Walk: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on a 3km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Rd, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-11.30am. Free.
< Update Link Weekly – February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 > Game Canasta Club: Join a friendly group to play the card game Canasta. Beginners welcome. Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria St, Macedon. 2pm-5pm.
< Fortnightly – ?? > Quiz Pub Trivia: Put your knowledge to the test. The Lancefield Hotel, High St, Lancefield. From 7pm.
< Returns January 31 – Weekly – not during school hols – 7pm not 7.30 after end of daylight savings > Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7pm. $12 (first session free).
< Weekly from mid-January to mid-December – while Gisborne Golf Club rebuilt > Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
Thursday, January 23
< 2nd Thurs – ?? > Entertainment Dolly’s Disco Bingo: Music-based bingo. Mark off songs when you hear them. Kyneton Bowls Club, Mollison St, Kyneton. 6.30pm-8.30pm. $5.
< NOT UNTIL CLUB REBUILT > Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St, Gisborne. 7pm. Free.
Friday, January 24
< 2nd Friday – February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12> Environment Memorial Cross Group Hike: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on an 8km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. McGregor’s Picnic Ground, Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-1.30pm. Free.
< 1st Friday Oct-April> Games Barefoot Bowls: Play bowls in bare feet or flat-soled shoes. All welcome. Macedon Ranges Bowling Club, Tony Clarke Reserve, Waterfalls Rd, Macedon. From 5.30pm. Adult $20, Child $10. 1st Friday.
< 1st Friday – ?? > Quiz Friday Night Pub Trivia: Topical and fun questions plus some games. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
< 4th Friday – See Gayle Morgan email > Dancing Old Time Dancing: Dancing to live band. Plus supper. Lancefield Mechanics Institute, Cnr High St & The Crescent, Lancefield. 8pm-12am. $8.
Saturday, January 25
Exercise Parkruns: 5km fun runs/walks in Gisborne (Dixon Field), Lancefield (Lancefield Park) and Woodend (Campaspe Dr). All abilities welcome. 8am. Free.
< 1st Saturday > Market Woodend Farmers’ Market: Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 9am-1pm.
< 1st Saturday – NOT Jun/Jul/Aug? > Market Woodend Lions Sunday Market: Rear of Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9am-1pm.
< 1st Saturday > Community Woodend Repair Cafe: Enjoy a cuppa while your broken household items are being mended. The Undercroft, Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend (enter via the community garden near the skate park). 9am-1pm. Free.
< 2nd Saturday > Market Kyneton Farmers’ & Makers’ Market: St Paul’s Park, Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
< 2nd Saturday > Market Kyneton Community Market: Bric-a-brac, art, clothes, plants, food and local produce. Ebden St & Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
< 3rd Saturday (Dec – Twilight 2nd Fri)> Market Riddells Creek Farmers’ and Makers’ Markets: Memorial Dr, Riddells Creek. 9am-1pm.
< 3rd Saturday > Market Trentham Farmers’ Market: Town Square, High St, Trentham. 9am-1pm.
< 3rd Saturday > Market Glenlyon Village Market: Shire Hall, Barkly St, Glenlyon. 9am-1pm.
< 4th Saturday, 3rd Sat in Dec > Market Lancefield Farmers’ Market: Central plantation, High St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm.
< 4th Saturday, 3rd Sat in Dec > Market Little Treasures Market: Tasty treats, handmade goods, plants, jewellery, hats and scarves, and more. Mechanics Institute, Main St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm.
< 4th Saturday > Market Daylesford Farmers’ Market: Daylesford Primary School, Vincent St, Daylesford. 9am-1pm.
< 5th Saturday + Christmas market late Nov > Market Macedon Farmers’ Market: Macedon Primary School, 67 Smith St, Macedon. 9am-1pm.
< February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13 > Poetry Chamber Poets: Celebrate Christmas with songs and poetry. All welcome. Performances by Woodend Warblers and Black Forest Smoke. Woodend RSL, Anslow St. 1pm-4pm. $10 (cash only).
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
< Last Saturday in month – January 25 > Music Juliarna’s Jazz: Juliarna Clark (vocals) with James Clark (double bass) and guests Craig Fermanis and Gianni Marinucci. Newham Mechanics Institute, Rochford Rd, Newham. 3pm-5pm. $36.
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Sunday, January 26
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St, Daylesford. 8am-3pm.
< 1st Sunday – NOT January > Market Gisborne Olde Time Market: Aitken St/Hamilton St, Gisborne. 9am-2pm.
< 2nd Sunday – Feb-May and Aug-Dec > Market Romsey Market: Bric-a-brac, woodwork, jewellery, candles, handmade goods, and food vans. Run by Lancefield Romsey Lions Club. Romsey Skate Park, Cnr Main St & White Ave, Romsey. 9am-1pm.
< 3rd Sunday, check Dec > Market Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Mollison St, Malmsbury. 9am-1pm. / Malmsbury cricket ground, Ellesmere Pl, Malmsbury. 9am-1pm.
< 4th Sunday October-April – January 19, February 23, March 30, April 27 > Market Trentham Seasonal Market: Trentham Railway Station, Victoria St, Trentham. 9am-1pm.
< End of the month – check Town Hall calendar or message Susan Mary Love – January 26 > Market Flea Market: Treasures to be found. Malmsbury Town Hall, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 9am-2pm. Entry gold coin donation.
< 1st Sunday – February 2 > Food & Music Big Tree Sunday Session: Live music, pizza, gin. Big Tree Distillery, 307 Hennerbergs Rd, Newham. 11am-5pm. $40.
< 4th Sunday – update link each time > Games Board Game Gathering: Monthly group. New players welcome. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-5pm.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
< 3rd Sunday except Dec > Beekeeping Woodend Bee-Friendly Society: Monthly meeting. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm.
< Every Sunday during school term > Singing Rainbow Voices Community Choir: LGBTQIA+ and allies choir. For anyone aged 13 and over. Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm.
Exhibitions

See Glenlyon artist Pam Gleeson’s work in the group exhibition View of Elsewhere at The Old Auction House in Kyneton. The exhibition will run until February 3.
π JUST OPENED: Anthea Kemp, Madeleine Minack and Steph Wallace at Stockroom Kyneton and Callan Skimin at Kyneton Ridge Artspace.
β LAST CHANCE TO SEE: The group exhibition Festivalis at The Old Auction House ends on January 27. The exhibition showcases work by Charlotte De Pace, Deepika Rao, Margaret Morgan, Sam Gardiner, and Sole Galvan.
π COMPETITION: The Gallery Mount Macedon is inviting entries for its 2025 Art Prize. Artists from the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury can submit 2D artworks in any medium. The first prize is $1,000. Submissions will be displayed from April 8 to May 4.
Coming up
< ??? > Ghost Hunt Bluestone Theatre Ghost Tour: The theatre, built in 1859, was once the Congregational Church. But who is Esther the theatre ghost? Is she the organ player? And who are the other spirits that mill on the stage and greet you at the door? Bluestone Theatre, 28 Hutton St, Kyneton. 9pm-10.30pm. $35.
< ???? > Ghost Hunt Blackwood Hotel Paranormal Investigation and Dinner: The pub has a rich history of ghost stories. Hosted by Kyneton Paranormal. Blackwood Hotel, 22 Martin St, Blackwood. 7.30pm-9.30pm. $70.
< ??? > Ghost Hunt Kyneton Masonic Lodge Paranormal Investigation:This fascinating venue, with an Egyptian-themed main hall, was built in 1866. But who are the ghosts who live here? Zetland Masonic Lodge, 3 Piper St, Kyneton. 7.30pm-9.30pm. $39.
< ??? > Cooking Organic Tofu Workshop: Learn how to make organic tofu from scratch and how to make tofu meals. Malmsbury Town Hall, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 10.30am-1.30pm. $195.
< ??? > Cooking Organic Miso Paste: Make your own miso paste using traditional Japanese tools. Followed by a degustation lunch. Malmsbury Town Hall, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 10.30am-1.30pm. $195.
< End of month – ???? > Tenx9: Nine people have up to 10 minutes each to tell a real story from their lives. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8pm. Free.
< December 21, 22, 23 > Garden Bonsai Nursery Open Day: A wide range of bonsai grown by an accomplished and knowledgeable plantsman. Visitors welcome to look and ask questions. Mount Macedon Bonsai Nursery, 4 Cheniston Rd, Mount Macedon. 9am-5pm.
< ??? > Ghost Hunt Romsey Mechanics Hall Paranormal Investigation and Psychic Reading: The hall has been many things: a ballroom, a boxing ring, a roller-skating rink and a venue for functions, meetings, and parties. Some spirits still see it as it was back in its glory days. Join Kyneton Paranormal to learn how to connect with them. Romsey Mechanics’ Institute, Main St, Romsey. 8pm-10pm. Paranormal investigation $35, Psychic reading $30.
January Barefoot bowls at Macedon
< January 3 > Wine Summertime Fling: A month-long celebration of wine, food and music at wineries across the Macedon Ranges. Until January 27. 11am-5pm. January 3
< January 20 > Ghost Hunt Lancefield Mechanics Institute Paranormal Investigation: Who is the stage spirit who likes to hear singing? And what’s special about the number four? Lancefield Mechanics Institute, The Crescent, Lancefield. 8pm-10pm. $35.
< January 26 > Horse Racing Australia Day Races at Hanging Rock: The Hanging Rock Cup meeting. Hanging Rock Racecourse, South Rock Rd, Newham. Gates open 11am. Adult $25.
< January 26 > Community Celebrate Australia: Family event to celebrate the local community. Free lunch. by BBQ 23 and Woodside food vans. Plus live music. Woodend RSL Club, 32 Anslow St, Woodend. 12pm-4pm. Free.
< February 2, March 2 > Flowers Tour of Fleurs de Lyonville: Join Janae and Chris Paquin-Bowden for a tour of their flower farm. Make your own bouquet to take home. Fleurs de Lyonville, 35 Leishmans Ln, Lyonville. 1pm. $95.
< February 9 > Mystic Lancefield Witches Fair: Tarot readers, psychic mediums, an apothecary, local artisans, a tattooist and more. Lancefield Mechanics Institute Hall, The Crescent, Lancefield. 10am-2pm. Free.
< February 11 > Craft A Curious Circle: Create things in a friendly and inclusive setting. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 5pm-7pm. Free.
< February 16 > Ghost Hunt Victoria Hotel Paranormal Investigation and Dinner: Meet spirits Gwendolyn, Isabella, the two-up players, and Wild George drinking at the bar. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm-9pm. $65. June 16.
< March 9, April 13, May 8 > Food RedBeard Bakery Bread Workshop: Learn how to make your own sourdough starter culture and how to knead, shape, proof and bake classic sourdough loaves. RedBeard Bakery, Wolff Ln, Trentham. 9.30am-4pm. $330.
< March 15 > Market Hanging Rock Craft Market: Crafts and produce. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Newham. 9am-2pm. October 26, March 15.
< March 15, 2025, June 14 > Ghost Hunt Lancefield Old Hospital Paranormal Dinner, Bed & Breakfast: Search for ghosts at the former pub and bush hospital and sleep in a room that’s possibly haunted. Dinner, bed and breakfast. Lancefield Guesthouse, 71 Main Rd, Lancefield. 2pm-10am. $250. March 16, June 29.
< March 23, June 1, October 18 > Walk & Wine Mount Macedon Gourmet Walk: A 13km walk along bushland tracks and a visit to two wineries. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3.30pm. $175.
< Monthly – March 25 > Music The Simba Sessions: Music, storytelling and poetry. Featuring Jamie Lena, John Englezos and Romaan. St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Ebden St, Kyneton. 7pm-11pm. General $20, Concession $15.
APRIL 27 – Malmsbury Fayre
Have a great week!
Richard

P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.
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CAMEL’S HUMP
Professional photographer Tiffany Warner shares a simple technique for making images more interesting.

This image of Camel’s Hump was taken from the racetrack at Hanging Rock Reserve.
Rather than simply zooming in on the hump, I held my phone in a portrait position to capture the track and Mt Macedon. In composing the shot, I employed the Rule of Thirds.
The Rule of Thirds is a popular technique for achieving an interesting photograph. I positioned my subject, Camel’s Hump, approximately one-third of the way from the top.
This method can also be applied when photographing in landscape orientation; simply position your subject about one-third of the way from the left or right of the image.
π‘ Tip: Think about the Rule of Thirds when framing your next photograph.
Happy snapping!
Tiffany

π· In addition to portrait and commercial work, Tiffany Warner runs short courses on smartphone photography for social media. See more of her images on Instagram.
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