Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, August 5, to Sunday, August 11.
💛 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is only a month away. Check out the program of events that will be taking place from September 5-15.
✒️ Waanyi writer Alexis Wright, who has just become the first author to win the Miles Franklin Award and the Stella Prize in the same year, will be a guest speaker at Mountain Festival in Macedon this November. Wright was announced as the 2024 Miles Franklin winner on Thursday for her novel Praiseworthy.
🌳 In this week’s article on smartphone photography, Tiffany Warner shares a technique for highlighting the detail in tree trunks. Scroll down below the event guide.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, August 7
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.
Thursday, August 8
Environment Large Tree and Hollow Identification – Ashbourne Reserve: Help to survey large trees and hollows, and learn about the role they play for fauna such as possums, gliders and birds. Ashbourne Reserve, Ashbourne Rd, Ashbourne. 10am-12pm. Free.
History Malmsbury Bluestone: Find out about Malmsbury bluestone and how it came to be designated as a Global Heritage Stone. With Dr Susan Walter. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 5.30pm-6.30pm. Free.
Entertainment Dolly’s Disco Bingo: Music-based bingo. Mark off songs when you hear them. Kyneton Bowling Club, Mollison St, Kyneton. 6.30pm-8.30pm. $5.
Friday, August 9
Nature 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.
Gardening Espalier Workshop: Learn how to train and prune fruit trees to grow in narrow spaces or against walls. Leaf, Root & Fruit, 21 Dettmanns Ln, Kyneton. 10am-2.30pm. $100.
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. 7pm-9.30pm. Family $60, Adult $25, Student/Concession $20, Child (under 12) $15.
Comedy Welcome To Us!: After a sell-out season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Paul Canlan and Rexine Perry will embark on a regional tour with this comedy drama about modern relationships. Newham Mechanics Institute, Rochford Rd, Newham. 8pm-9pm. $32.
Saturday, August 10
Exercise Parkruns: 5km fun runs/walks in Gisborne (Dixon Field), Lancefield (Lancefield Park) and Woodend (Campaspe Dr). All abilities welcome. 8am. Free.
Market Kyneton Farmers’ & Makers’ Market: St Paul’s Park, Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
Market Kyneton Community Market: Bric-a-brac, art, clothes, plants, food and local produce. Ebden St & Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
Games Knock-out Scrabble: $100 prize for the competition winner. Words in Winter event. The Mechanics Trentham, 66 High St, Trentham. 9.45am-1pm. $5.
Poetry Chamber Poets: Poets young and old, new and experienced share their poetry in a supportive environment. All welcome to participate or listen. Woodend RSL, Anslow St. 1pm-4pm. Entry $10, Concession $5.
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.
Poetry Bush Poetry Competition: Featuring the works of local bush poets and heroes of the past, plus an “open mic” session. Words in Winter event. Pig & Whistle Hotel, 705 James Ln, Trentham East. 2pm-5pm.
Ghost Hunt Lancefield Old Hospital Paranormal Sleepover: 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.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Quiz Baynton Hall Trivia Night: Tea, coffee and supper provided. Prizes and raffle. Baynton Hall, 51 Darlington Rd, Baynton. 6.30pm. $20.
Music Ollie: Live music in the bar. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-10pm.
Cabaret Let Me Entertain You: Enjoy the music, singing, and dancing at Kyneton Theatre Company’s cabaret night. Kyneton Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 7pm-11.59pm. Adult $20, Concession $15.
Music The Echos: Acoustic duo. From classics to great party songs. The Lancefield Hotel, High St, Lancefield. From 9pm.
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Sunday, August 11
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
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. 9am-1pm.
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.
Food Chew the Fat: Join local foodies Sylvia and Ceri as they chew the fat through the culinary dictionary. Enjoy coffee, cake, and fun. Words in Winter event. Vic Market, Cnr Victoria St & Market St, Trentham. 10.30am-12pm. $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.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Music Juliarna’s Jazz: Juliarna Clark (vocals) with James Clark (double bass), Nigel Maclean (violin) and Stephen Grant (piano). Newham Mechanics Institute, Rochford Rd, Newham. 3pm-5pm. $36.
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.
Stories Those in Our Midst: Hear from local people who have fascinating stories about their lives, work, and interests. Words in Winter event. Cosmopolitan Hotel, Cnr High St & Cosmo Rd, Trentham. 4pm-6.30pm. $25.
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 Gorrie, 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
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. August 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31, September 1.
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. August 18.
Books Meet the Author – Annie Smithers: Join chef, teacher, restaurateur, farmer and author Annie Smithers for the official launch of her fourth book, Kitchen Sentimental. Includes three-course meal. Words in Winter event. The Factory, Cnr Victoria St & Market St, Trentham. 6pm-9pm. $75. 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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Snap it with your phone
TREE TRUNKS
Professional photographer Tiffany Warner explains how to capture patterns in tree trunks.
Capturing close-ups of tree trunks can be especially fun. There is so much detail and colour you can capture, not to mention the pretty moss or fungi anchoring itself to the bark.
You could fill the whole frame with an interesting or unusual trunk, such as this red cedar. However, you can also add interest by framing the trunk to the side to show a bit of the background and indicate where you are located.
It’s easy to be drawn in by the intricate patterns in the bark. Try getting up close to some older trees, or seek out gums, oaks, or pines, and see how much detail you can capture.
💡 Tip: Get up close to tree trunks to capture the detail.
Happy snapping!
Tiffany
📷 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.
In the news
🏘️ GISBORNE: The future of Gisborne will include apartment living and transit-oriented development in New Gisborne with a view to preventing urban sprawl, according to a 30-year plan adopted by the shire council. Mayor Annette Death said thinking about medium density was “a big change” for the Macedon Ranges.
🛣️ MACEDON RANGES: Two roads in the Macedon Ranges were among the most-cited “dangerous roads” in the RACV’s My Country Road survey.
🚴 KYNETON: Car parking could make way for cycling lanes and the speed limit could be cut to 30km/h on key commercial roads under proposals in the draft Kyneton Urban Design Framework.
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