Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, September 30, to Sunday, October 6.
🐟 Alone Australia winner Gina Chick, environmentalist and former politician Bob Brown, and author Alexis Wright will speak at Mountain Festival in Macedon in November. The full program will be announced soon.
🪲 Stick insects, silkworms, spiders, and scorpions will be appearing in Woodend this week, along with many other minibeasts. They will all be at the National Insect Expo from Friday to Sunday. Click here for a guide to school holiday activities.
🌸 Bolobek Garden Fair will take place this weekend. The guest speakers include cook, farmer and author Annie Smithers, garden designers Carolyn Blackman and Keith Edwards, and nurseryman and former Gardening Australia presenter Stephen Ryan. Guided tours of the garden at Bolobek will be held at 2.30pm on both days.
🚗 Do you get frustrated when people or cars spoil a photo? In this week’s smartphone photography tip, Tiffany Warner explains how you can use distracting elements like these to your advantage. 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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Wednesday, October 2
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.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
Thursday, October 3
Nature Australian Native Bees: Learn how to identify and support the many types of native bees. With Stephanie Dix. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 7pm-8pm. $5.
Music Calum Graham: One of the world’s top 30 guitarists under 30, according to Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Malmsbury Town Hall, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 7pm-8.15pm. $47.
Friday, October 4
Nature National Insect Expo: Take a look into the fascinating world of insects. Featuring insect breeders, spider and scorpion hobbyists and specialist insect equipment retailers. More than 60 exhibitors. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-5pm. Adults $25, Concession $20, Child (age 5+ ) $10, Family $60, VIP three-day pass $110.
Quiz Friday Night Pub Trivia: Topical and fun questions plus some games. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
Theatre Legally Blonde: Musical based on the Reese Witherspoon movie. Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 8pm-10.30pm. Adult $38, Concession $30, Child $28.
Saturday, October 5
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.
Market Woodend Lions Community Market: Rear of Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 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.
Gardening Bolobek Garden Fair: One of the most popular garden fairs in Victoria. More than 50 stallholders. Garden tour (2.30pm) and guest speakers (Annie Smithers 11.30am, Carolyn Blackman 1.30pm, Stephen Ryan 3pm). Bolobek, 370 Mount Macedon Rd, Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $17.50, Child (under 18) free.
Garden Duneira Open Garden: Enjoy the grand garden at Duneira at its springtime peak. Duneira, 1 Officer Ln, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $12, Senior $10, Child (under 16) free.
Nature National Insect Expo: Take a look into the fascinating world of insects. Featuring insect breeders, spider and scorpion hobbyists and specialist insect equipment retailers. More than 60 exhibitors. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-5pm. Adults $25, Concession $20, Child (age 5+) $10, Family $60, VIP three-day pass $110.
Food & Drink Lancefield Oktoberfest: Live Bavarian music, traditional German food, stein-lifting championship. Laurie Green Pavilion, Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 2pm-8pm. $30.
Theatre Legally Blonde: Musical based on the Reese Witherspoon movie. Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 2pm-4.30pm, 8pm-10.30pm. Adult $38, Concession $30, Child $28.
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.
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Sunday, October 6
Running Mt Macedon Trail Run: Five routes: 10km, 21km, 30km, 42km, 50km. Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon. First race starts at 7.30am. $90-$145.
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Gisborne Olde Time Market: Aitken St/Hamilton St. 9am-2pm.
Motoring Top Gun Truck and Car Show: Vehicles from all vintages. Plus barbecue, auction and live music. Fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Kyneton Racecourse, Campaspe Pl, Kyneton. 10am-3pm. Adult $10, Child (under 16) free.
Gardening Bolobek Garden Fair: One of the most popular garden fairs in Victoria. More than 50 stallholders. Garden tour (2.30pm) and guest speakers (Annie Smithers 11am, Keith Edwards 12pm, Chris England 1.30pm). Bolobek, 370 Mount Macedon Rd, Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $17.50, Child (under 18) free.
Garden Duneira Open Garden: Enjoy the grand garden at Duneira at its springtime peak. Duneira, 1 Officer Ln, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Adult $12, Senior $10, Child (under 16) free.
Nature National Insect Expo: Take a look into the fascinating world of insects. Featuring insect breeders, spider and scorpion hobbyists and specialist insect equipment retailers. More than 60 exhibitors. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-5pm. Adults $25, Concession $20, Child $10 (age 5+), Family $60, VIP three-day pass $110.
Theatre Legally Blonde: Musical based on the Reese Witherspoon movie. Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 2pm-4.30pm. Adult $38, Concession $30, Child $28.
Music HMS Pinafore and Trial By Jury: Join Savoy Opera Company for a Gilbert and Sullivan double bill. Lancefield Mechanics Institute, The Crescent, Lancefield. 2pm-5pm. Adult $40, Child $10.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House: Exhibition: Victorian Quilters. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper: Exhibitions: Ali Hill, Things With Wings. Every day 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom: Exhibitions: Michael Carney, Ash Coates, Tatts. Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Cusack & Cusack: Fri-Sun 10am-3pm.
Kyneton Kyneton Museum: Exhibition: Nurses, Medicine and Caring. Fri-Sun. 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Kyneton Ridge Artspace: Exhibition: Angela Jones Wood. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Exhibition closing drinks Sun 4pm-6pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Elizabeth Harvey. 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
Community Lancefield Agricultural Show: Working dog trials, horse events, tractor pull, woodchop, sheep, poultry, market stalls, and rides. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St. 9am-4pm. Adult $15, Concession $10. October 20.
Market Hanging Rock Craft Market: Crafts and produce. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 9am-2pm. October 26.
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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DISTRACTIONS
Professional photographer Tiffany Warner shares a technique to enhance the storytelling in your photos.
I often spend hours at a location waiting for cars and people to move out of the way so I can capture a clean, perfect photo.
However, there are times when distractions like these can be useful. In this image, the cars and people emphasise the enormity of the snow-dusted cypress trees. I also moved in closer for this shot, and by cropping out the tops of the trees I was able to capture more detail.
Cars and people can add to the story a photo tells. Don’t be afraid to leave elements in your images if you feel they enhance the narrative or alter the scale.
💡 Tip: Try leaving some distractions in your image and compare the results to see the difference.
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.
😎 Looking for things to do in the last week of the school holidays? Click here for a guide to the children’s activities that will be taking place. If you find the guide useful, please share the web link with friends.
In the news
🚴 KYNETON: A revised plan for Kyneton’s commercial area includes cycle lanes on side streets but not on the town’s three main roads. The latest draft of the Kyneton Urban Design Framework will be released for further community consultation.
🎰 KYNETON: Macedon Ranges Shire Council has “signed the death warrant” of Kyneton Bowling Club, the club’s chairperson says. The club will not be permitted to operate electronic gaming machines from its council-leased site beyond 2037.
🏠 KYNETON: House of Sol, an 1850s bluestone building in Piper St that began life as Mrs Coghlan’s grocery store, is up for sale. The price guide is $1.5m-$1.6m.
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