Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, September 4, to Sunday, September 10.
🤣 Tom Gleeson, Anne Edmonds and Dave O’Neil will be providing an evening of laughter in Romsey next month. They will be appearing at Romsey Primary School’s comedy night on October 21. Tickets cost $55 (adults only), and there will be food trucks and a bar.
🌠 From stars of comedy to stars in the sky (plus wine) … Hanging Rock Winery will be hosting a stargazing night on October 7 in association with the Astronomical Society of Victoria. In addition to a two-course meal, guests at Wine Under the Stars will enjoy a guided tour of the night sky through the ASV’s telescopes.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Monday, September 4
Daffodil Peter Cole: The renowned sculptor will discuss his work. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 2pm-3pm.
Tuesday, September 5
Daffodil Tonia Todman: Hear from Australia’s queen of craft. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 1pm-2pm.
Craft Whimsical Weaving Workshop: Create a woven wall hanging from recycled materials. Romsey Library, Main St. 1pm-3pm. Free.
Wednesday, September 6
Entertainment Dolly’s Disco Bingo: Music-based bingo. Mark off songs when you hear them. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-9.30pm.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.
Thursday, September 7
Nature Glorious Greater Gliders (online): Find out about greater gliders from Brad Blake, who has been involved in surveying the Wombat State Forest, and discover what you can do to help protect this endangered species. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Free.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.
Friday, September 8
Environment McGregor’s Loop Walk: 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.
Daffodil Bus Tour of Open Gardens: Visit four of the gardens that are open for Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival: Birthday Villa, The Old Rectory, Ainsley and Willowbrook. Lunch in Piper St. Tour departs from Kyneton Railway Station (9.35am) and Kyneton Mechanics Institute (9.40am). 9.30am-3pm. $25.
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 Pierce Brothers: An evening of folk/rock music to raise funds for charity. Kyneton Bowling Club, Mollison St, Kyneton. 7.30pm-11.45pm. $60.
Saturday, September 9
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.
Community Romsey Whole Town Garage Sale: Maps can be bought for $3 until 12.30pm. Romsey Hub, Main St. 8am-2.30pm.
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.
Drink Gin-blending Masterclass: Learn about distillation and how recipes are created. Animus Distillery, 89a Piper St, Kyneton. 10am-2pm. $185.
Daffodil CWA Craft Market and Café: Many interesting stalls. Enjoy scones, sweet slices and cakes with coffee or tea. Plus sandwiches and soups. Masonic Hall, Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 10am-4pm.
Art & Food High Tea and Watercolour Sketching: Enjoy a high tea and learn how to sketch food with watercolour pencils. With artist Alissa Duke. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 11am-1pm. $90.
Daffodil Come and Try Croquet: Discover croquet with the oldest croquet club in Victoria. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this tactical and absorbing sport is suitable for all ages. Kyneton Croquet Club, Cnr Ebden St & Donnithorne St, Kyneton. 10am-12.30pm.
Gardening Gardening for Wildlife: Join plant ecologist and garden designer Dr Cassia Read to learn about native plants and how to attract wildlife to your garden. Trentham Neighbourhood Centre, 56 High St. 2pm-4pm. Free.
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.
Music INXSive: INXS tribute show. Telegraph Hotel, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 6.30pm-11pm. Show $40, Dinner and show $75.
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Sunday, September 10
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Community Remembrance Walk: A walk to remember those lost to suicide and offer hope to those who live with mental illness and suicidal thinking. Organised by Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group. Woodend Children’s Park, Nicholson St. 9am.
Market Romsey Market: Bric-a-brac, woodwork, jewellery, candles, handmade goods, and food vans. Romsey Skate Park, Cnr Main St & White Ave. 9am-1pm.
Motoring Father’s Day Car Rally: Hunt for clues around a scenic 120km route. Braemar College’s inaugural car orienteering rally. Braemar College (Woodend campus), Romsey Rd, Woodend. 10am-2pm. $30.
Daffodil CWA Craft Market and Café: Many interesting stalls. Enjoy scones, sweet slices and cakes with coffee or tea. Plus sandwiches and soups. Masonic Hall, Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 10am-4pm.
Daffodil Grand Parade and Fair: Bands, floats, marching groups, and entertainers will celebrate Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. Followed by a family fair with food and music. Parade: Mollison St to Simpson St, Kyneton. Fair: High St. Parade starts 12.30pm.
Daffodil Daffodil Festival After-party: Keep the festive spirit alive after the Grand Parade. Live music, food and drink. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. From 2pm.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $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.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.45pm-9.30pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Exhibitions
Kyneton Trio Art Studio & Gallery: Exhibition: Anton Hasell (sculptures). Mon-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Sew Into Quilts: See two robotic long-arm sewing machines and award-winning quilts. Mon-Sat 10am-3.30pm.
Kyneton The Old Auction House: Exhibitions: Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival art and photography competitions. 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.
Kyneton Kyneton Art Group Annual Exhibition: Fri 7.30pm (official opening), Sat & Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Handweavers and Spinners Exhibition and Sale: Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Kyneton Ridge Artspace: Exhibition: Judith Van Heeren, Amanda Marburg, Rob McHaffie, Fergus Binns. Sat & Sun. Official opening Sun 2pm-4pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Lesley Rosochodski. Fri-Tues 10am-4pm. Celebration event Sat 12pm-2pm.
Riddells Creek Dromkeen: Exhibition: Alissa Duke. Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm.
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
Environment Detox Your Home: Safely dispose of unwanted toxic household chemicals. Kyneton Saleyards, Saleyards Rd. 9am-12pm. Free. September 16.
Ghost Hunt Victoria Hotel Paranormal Investigation: Is it Isabella who turns the bar lights on and off and follows the staff around, or other spirits we don’t yet know of? It’s time to find out. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7.30pm-9.30pm. $58. September 24.
Theatre The Wiz: Musical based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Performed by Kyneton Theatre Company. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. Fri-Sun September 29-October 22.
Flowers Fleurs de Lyonville Garden Tour and Collage Workshop with Dani Marano: Join Fleurs de Lyonville owners Janae and Chris and florist and artist Dani Marano for a creative afternoon. Fleurs de Lyonville, 35 Leishmans Ln, Lyonville. 1pm-3pm. $150. September 30.
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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In the news
🥇 MACEDON RANGES: Gabriel Carazo has been named as the 2023 Victorian Father of Year. Mr Carazo, from Kyneton, founded RAD Dads, a support group for fathers.
🏪 GISBORNE: A draft structure plan that proposes a new town centre for New Gisborne to reduce the dependency on Gisborne will be published for community consultation.
🏉 KYNETON: Kyneton Football Netball Club has decided to leave the Bendigo league and join the Riddell District league. “We’re hoping this move provides a sustainable future for our club, fair and equitable competition, and an enhanced experience for all our players,” Kyneton president Hayden Evans said.
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