Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, May 27, to Sunday, June 2.
🎶 Daniel Thomson, who grew up in the Macedon Ranges, will be returning from London to perform at Woodend Winter Arts Festival on June 9. Thomson, a former student at Sacred Heart College in Kyneton, has established himself as a highly sought-after tenor soloist, recitalist and chamber singer. His busy concert schedule will see him performing in at least 12 countries this year. Click here for details and tickets.
⛰️ Peter Garrett has been announced as the ambassador for Mountain Festival, which will be held in Macedon on November 22-24. The former Midnight Oil frontman and politician was among the speakers at the inaugural festival in 2022, when it was called Mountain Writers’ Festival. Sign up here to be notified when the 2024 program is released.
🍂 Want to make your photos more eye-catching? Tiffany Warner shares a simple technique in this week’s article about smartphone photography. See her photo and advice below the event guide.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Tuesday, May 28
Community Reconciliation Week 2024: Joshua Carter (Youth Voice Coordinator) and Drew Berick (Elder Voice Coordinator) will be speaking about the Youth and Elders’ Voice initiatives of the First Peoples’ Assembly. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St, Kyneton. 6pm-7.30pm. Free.
Wednesday, May 29
Film Mrs Harris Goes to Paris: A humorous, heartwarming tale about a London housecleaner who thinks her lonely life might turn around if she can become the owner of a Christian Dior gown. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 10.30am-1pm. 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. $10 (first session free).
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
Thursday, May 30
Gardens Autumn Garden Tour: Enjoy two beautiful gardens in Mount Macedon – Glen Rannoch and Shepherd’s Bush – and meet the gardeners. Mount Macedon Tours, 690 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-12pm. $89.
Friday, May 31
Music Relays and The Mods: Relays are a three-piece punk band from Bendigo. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm-11pm. $15.30.
Saturday, June 1
Exercise Parkruns: 5km fun runs/walks in Gisborne (Dixon Field), Lancefield (Lancefield Park) and Woodend (Campaspe Dr). All abilities welcome. 8am. Free.
Market Woodend Farmers’ Market: Cnr High St & Forest St. 9am-1pm.
Community Woodend Repair Cafe: Enjoy a cuppa while your broken household items are being mended. The Undercroft, Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St (enter via the community garden near the skate park). 9am-1pm. Free.
Cars Electric Vehicle Expo: Meet local EV owners, ask questions, and check out a range of vehicles. Woodend Farmers’ Market, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 9am-1pm. Free.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Music Ollie: Live music in the bar. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-10pm.
Music Cabaret Cherie: The Sugar Showgirls invite you to a moonlit soiree full of burlesque, cabaret song and dance. For ages 18+. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 7pm-9.30pm. $40-$45.
Music Caravans: Four-piece band from Kyneton. Rock, blues and country music. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm-11pm. $15.
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Sunday, June 2
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Gisborne Olde Time Market: Aitken St/Hamilton St. 9am-2pm.
Art Chinese Brush Painting Workshop (Children): Learn about Chinese brush painting and complete paintings of bamboo and birds. With artist Gabrielle Wang. For ages 6-12. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 11am-12pm. $30.
Art Chinese Brush Painting Workshop (Adults): Learn about Chinese brush painting and complete paintings of bamboo and birds. With artist Gabrielle Wang. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 1.30pm-2.30pm. $45.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
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: Perception (group), Fly, Climb, Crawl (group). Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom: Exhibitions: Ravi Avasti, Arthur Dimitriou. Mon, Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Unmasked: A celebration of nursing and midwifery. Mon, Thu, Fri 10am-3pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper: Exhibition: Ali Hill. 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: Wall Works (ceramics). Sat & Sun 11am-5pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Portraits on the Mount. 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: Fri-Mon 10am-4pm.
Woodend The Back Shed Gallery: 33 Urquhart St, Woodend. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm.
Coming up
Music African Drumming Workshop: Join Gianni Boragine to learn the techniques of African percussion. For ages 15+. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 10am-11am (beginners), 11.30am-12.30pm (intermediate). $30. June 15.
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.
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
LEADING THE WAY
Professional photographer Tiffany Warner explains a technique for composing eye-catching images.
📍 Forest Glade Gardens, Mount Macedon
If you want to create eye-catching images, look out for scenes with leading lines.
This image contains three sets of lines. I focused on the hedge in the bottom half and decided to include the branches in the top half. Additionally, the foliage provides sweeping lines of colour.
Before taking a photo, check your phone screen for leading lines. Does the scene include trees, water, hedges, fences, paths, etc? Do they lead to something else?
💡 Tip: Look out for groups of leading lines. They can really enhance an image.
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: A new footpath in Gisborne has laid the foundation for a world-first trial of concrete made from spent coffee grounds.
🎖️ WOODEND: The Woodend RSL Sub-branch will receive $49,000 from the state government for facility improvements under a program to support veterans.
🦖 GISBORNE: Have you spotted the Giz Asaurus? A teenager wearing an inflatable dinosaur costume has been popping up around Gisborne, often holding a misspelt sign bearing a heart-warming or cheerful message.
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