Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, August 12, to Sunday, August 18.
🌸 The Old Rectory, Willowbrook, Rosebery Hill, Rosebank and Peter Butterworth’s garden and sculpture gallery will be among the gardens that will open from September 5 for Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. Click here for the full list of open gardens. You can also book to go on an open gardens bus tour on September 6 or 13.
🍑 Do you have peach or nectarine trees? This week Duncan Cocking shares his advice on dealing with curly leaf. See his article below the event guide.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, August 14
Film Where the Crawdads Sing: A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 10.30am-1pm. Free.
Film Force of Nature: Five women participate in a hiking retreat but only four come out the other side. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 1pm-3pm. Free.
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.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7pm. $12 (first session free).
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
Quiz Pub Trivia: Put your knowledge to the test. The Lancefield Hotel, High St, Lancefield. 7pm-11pm. June 24.
Friday, August 16
Music Takt: Vocalists Tasha Luke, Kate Kennedy, Sue Yardley and Allan Spencer-Stewart. Show and two-course meal. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-9.30pm. $55.
Theatre The Addams Family: Musical comedy performed by students from Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School. VIP gala night. Includes supper. Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College, Melton Rd, Gisborne. 6.30pm-10pm. $40.
Theatre Family Values: Roger, a retired judge, is about to turn 70. However, his wish for a simple family celebration is disrupted when his eldest daughter tries to hide an escaped asylum seeker. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 8pm-9.30pm. Adult $35, Concession/Student $30.
Music Jess Locke: Indie pop music. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm. $15.
Saturday, August 17
Exercise Parkruns: 5km fun runs/walks in Gisborne (Dixon Field), Lancefield (Lancefield Park) and Woodend (Campaspe Dr). All abilities welcome. 8am. Free.
Market Riddells Creek Farmers’ and Makers’ Markets: Memorial Dr, Riddells Creek. 9am-1pm.
Market Trentham Farmers’ Market: Town Square, High St, Trentham. 9am-1pm.
Market Glenlyon Village Market: Shire Hall, Barkly St, Glenlyon. 9am-1pm.
Craft A Curious Circle – Card Making: Create things in a friendly and inclusive setting. Romsey Library, Main St. 1pm-4pm. Free.
Gardening Dahlia Masterclass: Learn how to dig, divide, store and care for your dahlias. Suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Fleurs de Lyonville, 35 Leishmans Ln, Lyonville. 1pm-4.30pm. $355.
Theatre The Addams Family: Musical comedy performed by students from Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School. Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College, Melton Rd, Gisborne. 2pm-4.30pm, 7pm-9.30pm. Family $60, Adult $25, Student/Concession $20, Child (under 12) $15.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Art & Drink Paint and Sip: Celebrate the beauty of the human body. Ticket includes drinks, share platters and painting tools. Glen Erin at Lancefield, 200 Rochford Rd, Lancefield. 5pm-8pm. $110.
Community Pasta Night: Enjoy a two-course pasta meal with friends and family. Drummond Community Hall, Lauriston Rd, Drummond. 5.30pm-11.30pm. Adult $20, Child (4-12) $12.
Words & Music Soiree of Musings: Enjoy a mix of musings, poems, ponderings, and pieces, accompanied by voices, music, and song. Food by Emma James. Hosted by Trentham & District Historical Society. Words in Winter event. The Factory, Cnr Victoria St & Market St, Trentham. 6pm-8pm. $55.
Theatre Family Values: Roger, a retired judge, is about to turn 70. However, his wish for a simple family celebration is disrupted when his eldest daughter tries to hide an escaped asylum seeker. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 8pm-9.30pm. Adult $30, Concession/Student $25.
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Sunday, August 18
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Malmsbury cricket ground, Ellesmere Pl. 9am-1pm.
Bees Introduction to Beekeeping: Learn about equipment, colonies, and pests and diseases with leaders of Woodend Bee Friendly Society. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 9am-3pm. $250.
Gardening Dahlia Masterclass: Learn how to dig, divide, store and care for your dahlias. Suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Fleurs de Lyonville, 35 Leishmans Ln, Lyonville. 1pm-4.30pm. $355.
Theatre Family Values: Roger, a retired judge, is about to turn 70. However, his wish for a simple family celebration is disrupted when his eldest daughter tries to hide an escaped asylum seeker. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 2pm-3.30pm. Adult $30, Concession/Student $25.
Theatre The Addams Family: Musical comedy performed by students from Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School. Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College, Melton Rd, Gisborne. 2pm-4.30pm. Family $60, Adult $25, Student/Concession $20, Child (under 12) $15.
Music Melbourne Georgian Choir: Free concert by the Melbourne Georgian Choir. Open to all. Malmsbury Town Hall, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 2.30pm. Free.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Beekeeping Woodend Bee-Friendly Society: Monthly meeting. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm.
Poetry Contemporary Poetry Competition: Write and present your modern poem, or perform your favourite poem or piece of prose. Words in Winter event. The Mechanics Trentham, 66 High St, Trentham. 4pm-6pm. Gold coin donation.
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
Kyneton The Old Auction House: Exhibition: Olivia Siddaway, The Drying Shed Artists. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom: Exhibitions: Hilary Jackman, Kristina Tsoulis-Reay, Cura Wei, Goosullae Kim, Janice Wu, Pauline Meade, and Thannie Phan. Mon, Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper: Exhibition: Gillian and Brad Gorrie. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Cusack & Cusack: Fri-Sun 10am-3pm.
Kyneton Nurses, Medicine and Caring: Explores themes such as nurses’ training, nurses at war, uniforms, local medical identities, bush nursing and shire hospitals. Includes a collection from the old Kyneton Hospital. Fri-Sun. 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Kyneton Ridge Artspace: Exhibition: Peter Fifer. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Colleen Weste and Jessica Buzbee. Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.
Trentham Trentham District Story: Outdoor display telling the story of Trentham from its earliest Indigenous inhabitants to the present day. Open every day in the grounds of the Old Police Station, 3-5 Camp St, Trentham.
Trentham Little Gallery: Winter show. Fri-Mon 10am-4pm.
Woodend The Back Shed Gallery: 33 Urquhart St, Woodend. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm.
Coming up
Author Talk Sally Cox – Together They Faced Hell: Join local author Sally Cox to find out about the true story of the Australian Light Horsemen and their unbreakable bond with their horses during World War I. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 5pm-6pm. Free. August 20.
Food & Show Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience: Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you enjoy a three-course meal. Cleveland Estate, 55 Shannons Rd, Lancefield. 6.30pm-10.30pm. $130. August 24.
Music Let the Instruments Speak: Explore the synergy between music and words with cellist Zoe Knighton, of Flinders Quartet; historical-bassoon specialist Simon Rickard; and Newbury Fog. Words in Winter event. The Mechanics Trentham, 66 High St, Trentham. 12.30pm-3pm. $35. August 25.
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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Curly leaf: To spray or not to spray
Gardening
Horticulturalist Duncan Cocking, who runs Kyneton-based Leaf, Root & Fruit, discusses different approaches to curly leaf in peaches and nectarines.
If you are concerned about curly leaf on your peach and nectarine trees, then now is the time to spray. Copper-based anti-fungal sprays need to be applied to the tree before it breaks dormancy.
However, I never spray for curly leaf. I find that environmental conditions have the biggest influence on whether the trees suffer (and to what degree). I’m also convinced that the disease doesn’t have a huge influence on the overall health or productivity of the tree.
Variety selection is critical when it comes to curly leaf in peaches and nectarines. The dry spring last year meant that curly leaf didn’t proliferate. It provided an opportunity to compare how susceptible different varieties were to the disease.
Check out my blog post for more information about this disease, including treatment options, which varieties are most susceptible, and which are least likely to be affected by curly leaf.
Happy gardening!
Duncan
🍑 For more gardening tips see my latest planting guide and garden update.
In the news
🏏 LANCEFIELD: A new masterplan for Lancefield Park includes the long-awaited expansion of Laurie Green Pavilion, cricket practice facilities, improved access and lighting.
📺 DAYLESFORD: Daylesford has been named as the setting for the 2025 series of The Block.
🛜 WOODEND: Copper thieves left 2,300 homes without internet on Friday.
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