Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, September 11, to Sunday, September 17.
🥕 Renowned chef Maggie Beer will be a special guest at the Garden Lovers’ Fair in Macedon next month. A passionate gardener, she will be giving a talk about cultivating your own ingredients and creating dishes that celebrate them. Catch her at 11am on Sunday, October 8.
🙌 The school holidays are almost here. Click here to find out what children’s activities will be taking place.
📷 I’m delighted to introduce a new feature today. Award-winning photographer Tiffany Warner has agreed to share her top tips for capturing beautiful images on smartphones. Now we get to enjoy her photos and learn how to take better shots of our own! You can read Tiffany’s first article on smartphone photography below.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, September 13
Film Still Alice: Based on the novel by Lisa Genova. Starring Julianne Moore as a linguistics professor diagnosed with familial Alzheimer’s disease shortly after her 50th birthday. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 1pm-2.45pm. Free.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.
Thursday, September 14
Craft A Curious Circle – Squeegee Paint on Canvas: Create things in a friendly and inclusive setting. Romsey Library, Main St. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Free.
Entertainment Dolly’s Disco Bingo: Music-based bingo. Mark off songs when you hear them. Kyneton Bowling Club, Mollison St. 6.30pm-8.30pm.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.
Friday, September 15
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.45pm-9.45pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Music The Simba Sessions: Music, storytelling and poetry. Featuring Hello Satellites, Open Swimmer and Hayley Ricketson. Kyneton Uniting Church, Ebden St. 7pm-11pm. $15.
Saturday, September 16
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Exercise Lancefield Parkrun: 5km fun run around Lancefield Park. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 8am. Free.
Exercise Dixon Field Parkrun: 5km fun run. Dixon Field, Robertson St, Gisborne. 8am. Free.
Environment Detox Your Home: Safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals. Kyneton Saleyards, Saleyards Rd. 9am-12pm. 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.
Drink Gin-blending Masterclass: Learn about distillation and how recipes are created. Animus Distillery, 89a Piper St, Kyneton. 10am-2pm. $185.
Gardening Edible Forest Gardens and Weed Control: Discover how soils are created and understand how ecosystems evolve. Leaf, Root & Fruit, 21 Dettmans Ln, Kyneton. 10am-3pm. $100.
Food & Drink Coopers Brewery Banquet Lunch: Coopers Brewery chairman Glenn Cooper will talk about the Adelaide brewery at a five-course meal with limited-release Coopers beers. The Kyneton Hotel, Mollison St, Kyneton. 12.30pm-4pm. $125.
Clothes Kids’ and Maternity Clothing Swap: Children’s clothing sizes 0000-16, school uniforms, maternity clothing. Plus raffle and afternoon tea. Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Market St & Camp St, Trentham. 1pm-3pm. $2.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.45pm-9.45pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
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Sunday, September 17
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Malmsbury cricket ground, Ellesmere Pl. 9am-1pm.
Market Woodend Lions Sunday Market: Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 9am-2pm.
Art Tibetan Buddhist Thangka Iconography Workshop: Explore the iconography of Buddhist thangkas with Sherab Dorji. Includes morning tea and a Tibetan lunch. Glenlyon Hall, Barkly St, Glenlyon. 9.30am-3pm. $120.
Craft All About Fibre and Yarn Festival: Showcasing the best in Australian wool, natural fibres, indie dyers and crafters. Romsey Mechanics Institute, Main St. 10am-4pm. $2 donation.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Music Dutch Exports of the Golden Age: Cellist Sam Goble and harpsichodist Peter Hagen present a programme of Dutch baroque music. Church of the Resurrection, Honour Ave, Mount Macedon. 3pm-4.30pm. Adult $45, Senior/Concession/Student $40.
Beekeeping Woodend Bee-Friendly Society: Monthly meeting. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm.
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.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.45pm-9.30pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
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. 7pm-9pm. $35.
Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper: Exhibitions: Once Upon a Springtime, The Small Heath Artists, Circle, Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom: Exhibitions: Robert Hague, In-kind Collective. Wed by appt, Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Kyneton Cusack & Cusack: Exhibitions: Julie Poulsen, Adam Cusack, Jonathan McBurnie. Fri-Sun 10am-3pm.
Kyneton Stitch in Time: Historical folk art and craft materials. Fri-Sun 11am-4pm. Adult $5, Concession $3, Student $3, Child (under 5) $2.50, Family $10.
Kyneton Kyneton Ridge Artspace: Exhibition: Judith Van Heeren, Amanda Marburg, Rob McHaffie, Fergus Binns. Sat-Sun 11am-5pm.
Kyneton Trio Art Studio & Gallery: Exhibition: Anton Hasell (sculptures). Sat-Mon 10am-4pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Lesley Rosochodski. Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.
Riddells Creek Dromkeen: Exhibition: Alissa Duke. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm.
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: Artwork by Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Kim Haughie, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray, Frances Harkin, Liz Archer, Ruby Wilson-Peirce, Sam Bloomfield. Fri-Mon 10am-4pm.
Coming up
Nature National Entomology Insect Expo: Take a look into the fascinating world of insects. Featuring insect breeders, spider and scorpion hobbyists and specialist insect equipment retailers. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-5pm. Adult $20, Concession $15, Child $5, Family $45. September 22-24.
Music The Groovin’ 60s: Rainbow Voices and The Divine Divas take you back in time. With guest artist Danielle Matthews (The Voice 2021) as the voice of Shirley Bassey. Kyneton Mechanics Institute, Mollison St. 2pm-4pm. Adult $25, Concession $15. September 23.
Food & Drink Lancefield Oktoberfest: Live entertainment, German food, competitions. Laurie Green Pavilion, Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 2pm-8pm. $25. October 7.
Crime Talk Underbelly – An Evening with Charlie Bezzina: Hear from former Homicide Squad detective Charlie Bezzina, who worked on cases linked to the Melbourne gangland killings in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Roomba’s at Mt Aitken, Cadana Rd, Gisborne South. 7pm-9.30pm. $94. October 14.
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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fungi
In the first part of a series on smartphone photography, professional photographer Tiffany Warner explains how you can capture beautiful images of fungi in the Macedon Ranges.
📍 Sanatorium Lake, Lions Head Rd, Mount Macedon
Sanatorium Lake, towards the top of Mt Macedon, is a great spot to find fungi. Take your time on the easy 2.5km walk around the lake and surrounding area, and explore the fallen logs and tree trunks. It’s amazing what you’ll find.
The best times to spot fungi are early in the morning and after rain during the cooler months. Plan your visit accordingly and be sure to have your smartphone charged. Some fungi are tiny, only a few millimetres, so don’t be afraid to get up close with your phone to really capture their beauty.
💡 Tip: To ensure the fungi in your photos appear sharp, get up nice and close to them and tap the spot on the screen where you want to focus.
Happy snapping!
Tiffany
📷 In addition to portrait and commercial work, Tiffany Warner runs short courses on smartphone photography for social media. Find out more on her website and on Instagram.
In the news
🔥 MACEDON RANGES: The Shire Council will lift burn-off restrictions on land of 4,000 square metres or less during October to help landowners prepare for the fire season.
📺 DAYLESFORD: Channel 9 renovation show The Block has abandoned plans to film in Daylesford for its next season after a planning dispute. (The Age)
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