The forum is convened by the Hepburn Relocalisation Network with the sponsorship of the Hepburn Shire Council. Kinglake residents will give first hand accounts and Joan Webster, prominent bushfire author and educator will give a balanced picture of the facts and process of effectively planning for bushfire safety and survival. David Holmgren will talk about bushfire resilient landscapes past and future, and there will be plenty of opportunity for addressing questions to the panel.
LOCATION: Daylesford Town Hall CONTACT NAME: Su Dennett PHONE: 5348 3636 EMAIL: hrn@internode.on.net
Daylesford Relay For Life
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Relay For Life is the Cancer Council Victoria’s largest fundraiser and also a great opportunity to support those in the community who are fighting the disease. We challenge teams of ten or more people to Relay (walk) their baton around Victoria Park for 24hrs while camping out and enjoying the various entertainments that will be arranged. All proceeds go to the Cancer Councils world class Cancer research, local support services and cancer prevention strategies.
LOCATION: Victoria Park CONTACT NAME: Matthew Lewis PHONE: 0437846125 EMAIL: matthew.lewis@cancervic.org.au WEB: http://www.relayforlife.org.au
Daylesford Farmers Market
Saturday, 3 October 2009
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fresh local seasonal produce available every month from local farmers and producers. Everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to wine to sweet treats to coffee to plants. You will even find worms, chooks, ducks and quails to name a few! So come and support your local farmers market every month. Regional Farmers Markets monthly fee goes to the Daylesford primary Schools kitchen garden program - you'll also find the school there doing a snag sizzle every month and the Daylesford Rotary Club assisting at the monthly market as well.
LOCATION: Daylesford Primary School, Vincent Street, Daylesford CONTACT NAME: Simone Gordon PHONE: 0421458891 EMAIL: simone@chocolaterush.com.au WEB: http://www.rfm.net.au
CHHA Family and Local History Expo
Saturday, 3 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Conducted by the Central Highlands Historical Association, the weekend features diplays and exhibitions by local historical and genealogical societies and special interest groups. There will be many opportunities for those seeking family history information including school, church and cemetery records. Internet research also available.
LOCATION: Ballarat Specialist School, Gillies St. Ballarat CONTACT NAME: David Spenceley PHONE: 03-5338-4361 EMAIL: expo@chha.asn.au WEB: http://www.chha.asn.au
The Heathcote Wine & Food Festival
Saturday, 3 October 2009
to Sunday, 4 October 2009
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
More great Shiraz than you can poke a corkscrew at. Not only Shiraz but also Sangiovese and Viognier and Cabernet and Petit Verdot and Tempranillo and Riesling and Marsanne and Merlot and more...See it all in one place - over 45 wineries and around 200 wines on show: guided tastings by the experts, meet Heathcote winemakers and immerse yourself in the real Heathcote experience. Great food, live music and entertainment. Family friendly too with food and entertainment for children.
LOCATION: Heathcote Showgrounds WEB: www.heathcotewineandfoodfestival.com.au
Free Fun Fibre Activity for Kids at Creswick Woollen Mills
Saturday, 3 October 2009
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free Activity for the kids these school holidays
Creswick Woollen Mills will be running a Fun Free Fibre Activity for kids in the September School Holidays
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 11am to 1pm
And
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 11am to 1pm
Visit our Alpacas Rohan, Bangarra and Arthur
Children can create their own Alpacas using our fleece
Enjoy local wines and regionally inspired appetisers on board the historic DRC railmotor, fully heated and restored. As a special treat the "Travelling Concessions" Blues Duo will be performing a delightful mix of new and old favourites with a blues flavour.
A fantastic way to kick start your evening with friends, or just one very special person.
All funds raised will help restore the railway after the bushfire.
LOCATION: Daylesford Railway Station CONTACT NAME: Bronwyn Liddelow PHONE: 0422 076 272 EMAIL: marketing@dscr.com.au WEB: http://www.dscr.com.au
Trentham Spring Festival
Sunday, 4 October 2009
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Spend a day in the beautiful gardens of Feldspar, while indulging in free wine, beer and food tastings. Stroll around the produce and craft stalls then enjoy delightful cuisine and be entertained with music and Chinese Lion Dancers. Free children activities. Admission $10. Pensioners and children free. In aid of Trentham Lions Club and local CFA.
LOCATION: Feldspar, Falls Road, Trentham 3458 CONTACT NAME: John Marion PHONE: 03 5424 1460 EMAIL: trenthamspringfestival@y7mail.com
Wax Lyrical features BRUCE WATSON
Sunday, 4 October 2009
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wax Lyrical, a not for profit community event, and an initiative of the Australian Songwriters Association. It provides a performance opportunity for local songwriters to perform their original works to an audience.
Performers are given a 15 minute spot to strut their stuff and each night includes a 30 minute performance from a feature act, and this month’s feature act is BRUCE WATSON….. www.geocities.com/brucewatson1
If you’re interested in performing, drop us a line by email with a brief bio and requirements or call me on 0404 069 019. Gold coin donations are welcomed for our local CFA. Drinks will be available at bar prices and there are wonderful meals available from 6 – 8pm So do come on down and support your fellow songwriters! See you at the Wax… Trevor Shard - ASA Regional Co-ordinator Victoria www.myspace.com/trevorshard
NATIONAL CHEV4 TOUR visiting Daylesford. This is a collection of 32 vintage Chevrolets from 1914 - 1928. Vehicles will be in town all day,there will be a display in the town precinct, between 10am- 11am.
LOCATION: DAYLESFORD CONTACT NAME: PETER LANGFORD PHONE: 0412276170 EMAIL: oldchev@bigpond.net.au
Swiss Italian Festa
Friday, 9 October 2009
to Sunday, 18 October 2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This year's theme is Tutto il mondo e' Paese (The whole world is one big town) The Swiss Italian Festa celebrates the history, culture and lifestyle of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford with an emphasis on the region's Swiss and Italian heritage. Over a one week period the people of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford show off to their neighbours and the wider community of Victoria, their pride in the strong links to the Swiss and Italian settlers of the district in the 1850's The Festa also highlights the wide-ranging skills and diversity of the present community and the area's unique environment, still closely linked to "taking the waters" at the numerous mineral springs.
LOCATION: Hepburn Springs & Daylesford CONTACT NAME: Donna O'Mara PHONE: 1800 353 354 toll free 0427 512 159 EMAIL: info@swissitalianfesta.com WEB: www.swissitalianfesta.com.au
Dinner Under the Frescoes - Swiss Italian Festa
Friday, 9 October 2009
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
During the Swiss Italian Festa, the Old Macaroni factory will host its popular dinner under the historic frescoes. Book early and enjoy a three course dinner plus a complimentary glass of wine. Authentic food, music and a little history.
LOCATION: The Old Macaroni Factory, 64 Main Road, Hepburn Springs CONTACT NAME: Maria and Matt Viola PHONE: 5348 4345 0404 123 153 EMAIL: mariaviola@bigpond.com WEB: http://www.macaronifactory.com.au
Changing the Dream Symposium
Saturday, 10 October 2009
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The symposium is an inquiry into the perceptions and beliefs, which give rise to the world in which we live.
Spend an afternoon in purposeful and intelligent discussion with people from your community. Through a facilitated discussion and DVD presentation we will explore where we are today in relation to our environment, our community and ourselves. You will discover a new perspective through which to relate to the world.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. $25 (SHARE Members $20) to cover costs including delicious locally produced afternoon tea.
LOCATION: Senior Citizens' Room, Vincent Street, Daylesford CONTACT NAME: Laurel Freeland PHONE: 5348 2236 EMAIL: info@hrea.org.au
Dinner Under the Frescoes - Swiss Italian Festa
Friday, 16 October 2009
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
During the Swiss Italian Festa, the Old Macaroni Factory will host its popular dinner under the historic frescoes. Book early and enjoy a three course meal plus a complimentary glass of wine. Authentic food, music and a little history.
LOCATION: The Old Macaroni Factory, 64 Main Road, Hepburn Springs CONTACT NAME: Maria and Matt Viola PHONE: 5348 4345 0404 123 153 EMAIL: mariaviola@bigpond.com WEB: http://www.macaronifactory.com.au
Bringing Yoga to Life - weekend yoga retreat
Friday, 16 October 2009
7:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Reconnect to the source of your aliveness and find a more natural rhythm that supports your well being.
yoga as a life practice
This retreat will focus on integrating your yoga into your life, guided by some of the ideas presented in Donna Farhi’s book, Bringing Yoga to Life.
In the book, Donna asks, “Who are you becoming through your practice? Are you becoming the world in which you wish to live?”
We will focus on seeing how things are, not how they were in the past, or might be in the future, and ask the question, “what brings us to this moment?”
“Through the practice of postures, we release pent-up tensions that have accumulated in our body, and we further refine our physical senses so that we become sensitive, adaptive and resilient.”- Donna Farhi
The third is a series of fire preparation workshops hosted by the Relocalisation Network. David Holmgren will explain low impact, zero-emission techniques of fuel reduction that all (including children) are capable of doing. $15 per adult.
LOCATION: Lakeside Drive, Doctor's Gully
Vintage Machinery Expo
Saturday, 17 October 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Step into the past with Creswick Woollen Mill's Vintage Machinery Expo. - view the last Coloured Woollen Spinning Mill in Australia - touch the high quality Alpaca and Merino blankets and throws made on these machines - experience ancient working farm machinery from the era of steam - see vintage cars from the Morris Minor Car Club on Saturday - watch the Timber Benders unique 1860's steam timber bending plant and browse the many varied products produced here
A great day for the whole family, combining history, retail and don't forget the live Alpacas for the kids.
Sutton Grange to Sandhurst Reservoir. 20 kms. Easy-Medium degree of difficulty. Walk-fit walkers.
LOCATION: Castlemaine-Bendigo area CONTACT NAME: Gib Wettenhall PHONE: 5334 5490 EMAIL: alanigan@tpg.com.au WEB: http://www.gdt.org.au
Family Fishing Festival - Jubilee Lake
Sunday, 18 October 2009
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Jubilee Lake will play host to the next FREE Family Fishing Festival on Sunday 18 October, 2009. The event will start run from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm and will include instructed fishing workshops, knots and rigs clinics, a jumping castle, cooking demonstrations by local chefs and free giveaways and prizes. As always participants are urged to register early to book their place in one of the many workshops offered throughout the day. For more information follow the link below.
Our little spring festival honours the Swiss Italian origin of this farm, and celebrates spring in the garden. Relish the tates of the new spring menu at La Trattoria, Lunch al fresco in the grotto (a shady eaterie where tutto il mondo e paese) barbecued Italian sausages lunganighe, wood oven pizzochri, macaroni and pizza slices. Tase na Italian-made wine, or sip lavender lemonade! A little bit of light joyful music will float you way, or children will show how to dance the tarantella. Feel our long Italian-speaking presence in this district - visit the 1860s Italian farmhouse, wonder at the stone construction and the spacious proportions, hear Fay Thompson's family history, and in the cellar, watch Boyd Thompson's travel pix of Ticino (the district of lakes and mountains in southern Switzerland.) Or you can simply loll on the grass, watch the farm animals or wlk in a beautiful garden, taking time to notice the fresh growth of sprin or to hear the small birds bustling through the nesting season. Bring a rug, relax and breathe in the indescribable freshness of spring country air. Its part of the Hepburn Springs Italian Festa.
LOCATION: 350 Hepburn-Newstead Rd, Shepherds Flat CONTACT NAME: Carol White PHONE: 5476 4393 EMAIL: mail@lavendula.com.au WEB: www.lavandula.com.au
Paul Bangay Open Garden for The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Australia's leading garden designer, Paul Bangay will open his garden Stonefields for the first time. All proceeds go to The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. Entry $20. Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.
LOCATION: Follow signs from Denver. Melways map 609, reference E8 WEB: http://www.paulbangay.com
film "In Transition" and Sustainable Eating Out" dinner
Thursday, 22 October 2009
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
dinner at 6.30pm In season, local organic food cooked by Alexis bookings essential film In Transition at 8pm and discussion afterwards. Eat together, learn together, thrive together!
LOCATION: Continental House, Lone Pine Ave, Hepburn Springs CONTACT NAME: Su Dennett PHONE: 53483636 EMAIL: HRN@internode.on.net
dinner and film
Thursday, 22 October 2009
6:30 AM
film "In Transition" at 8pm Discussion afterwards Sustainable Eating Out. dinner at 6.30pm of in season, local, organic food cooked by Alexis Eat together, learn together, thrive together Bookings essential.
LOCATION: Continental House, Lone Pine Ave, Hepburn Springs CONTACT NAME: Su Dennett PHONE: 53483636 EMAIL: HRN@internode.on.net
“The Age of Stupid” film screening by pedal and solar power
Saturday, 24 October 2009
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hepburn Wind and Sustainable Hepburn Association (SHARE) will screen the The Age of Stupid as part of International Day of Climate Action, www.350.org.
There is a twist – the evening will be solar and pedal powered.
Join us for pedalling and street stalls, 10am-4pm Burke Square, Daylesford.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
to Sunday, 25 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stuart Rattle, one of Australia's leading interior designers, is opening his beautifully detailed and appointed English Arts and Crafts 3.5 acre country garden. Alla Wolf-Tasker's internationally acclaimed Lake House will be providing light lunches, gourmet barbeque, wine , tea, coffee and other refreshments. Join Stuart and Alla for a n Exciting weekend and help raise money for a worthwhile cause. Gate Entry is $8 pp (children under 12 free) Pre-Booking $25 entry and Lake House packed light lunch
PHONE: 5348 3329 EMAIL: info@lakehouse.com.au WEB: www.lakehouse.com.au
Creswick Flower and Garden Show
Saturday, 24 October 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creswick Flower and Garden Show (part of Creswick's Forestry Fiesta) Plant Stall available. Show opens Saturday, 24th October 2009 at 2pm to 4pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Further details from Val 5345 2046 (Show Secretary) or Margaret 5345 2046
Launch of the Art from Recycled Materials Exhibition. THINK IT - FIND IT - CREATE IT
Saturday, 24 October 2009
to Sunday, 1 November 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join in the celebration of the "Launch of the Art from Recycled Materials Exhibition", open from October 24th to November 1st. Be the first to view the amazing and creative entries submitted by local artists, students and the community. Enjoy live entertainment and refreshments while viewing artworks inspired by recycled materials, junk, salvaged waste, with a touch of found and rescued objects. You will never view your rubbish the same again. This is a community fund raising event in support of Bald Hills-Creswick Landcare. Gold coin donation accepted.
LOCATION: Albert Hall Gallery, 107 Albert Street, Creswick. CONTACT NAME: Paula Collard PHONE: (03) 5345 8189 EMAIL: getpaula@iinet.com.au
Creswick Forestry Fiesta
Sunday, 25 October 2009
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
"Fairytales of the Forest" is the theme of the 2009 Creswick Forestry Fiesta, offering a fun-filled family day featuring The Grand Street Parade, Flower show, Recycled Art Exhibition, Numerous food and craft stalls, Live entertainment led by The B3's, local bands and the Creswick Municipal Band. Lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Tours to be held at Creswick Cemetery of the graves of those connected with the Australasian Mine Disaster of 1882. Learn about this terrible calamity. Tours at 10 am, 2 pm and 3 pm. Gold coin donation. Books available $5 each. Phone for bookings 0412 382267
LOCATION: Creswick Cemetery, Clunes Road, Creswick CONTACT NAME: Wendy Ohlsen PHONE: 0412382267 EMAIL: cemetery_creswick@hotmail.com
Woodend Teddy Bear Show
Sunday, 25 October 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bear Artists from interstate, nationally and locally present their handmade bears. Over 40 stallholders. Adults $6,Concession $4, Children $3 and under 6 years of age free.
LOCATION: St, Ambrose Hall, Templeton St, Woodend CONTACT NAME: Kerri Botwood PHONE: 0417030149 EMAIL: ckbotwood@netspace.net.au WEB: http://www.woodendteddybearshow.com
Art from Recycled Materials Exhibition. THINK IT - FIND IT - CREATE IT.
Sunday, 25 October 2009
to Sunday, 1 November 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit a 3D, 2D indoor and outdoor exhibition of the amazing and creative entries submitted by local artists, students and the community. Their inspiration is recycled materials, junk and salvaged waste, with a touch of found and rescued objects. You will never view your rubbish the same again. Information on recycling, Landcare and the environmental resources available to the community will also be on display. An artwork by Artist, Ian Holton has also been generously donated as a raffle prize. This is a community fund raising event in support of Bald Hills-Creswick Landcare. Gold coin donation accepted
LOCATION: Albert Hall Gallery, 107 Albert St, Creswick 10am - 4pm & Persephone's Garden, 53 Albert St., Creswick, Wed - Mon 10am - 5pm..
25th Annual Daylesford/Hepburn Springs Lions Club Art Show Special Opening Night
Friday, 30 October 2009
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Special Opening Night Entry $12.00 Drinks, Wine, Finger Food provided.
LOCATION: Daylesford Town Hall, 76 Vincent Street, Daylesford. CONTACT NAME: Martin PHONE: 5348 2254 EMAIL: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au
25th Annual Daylesford/Hepburn Springs Lions Club Art Show
Saturday, 31 October 2009
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open to Public - Free Admission Saturday Oct. 31 to Monday Nov. 3 10:30am - 5:00pm Tuesday Nov. 4 10:30am to 2:00pm More information contact: Martin - 5348 2254 or Brian - 5348 2984
LOCATION: Daylesford Town Hall CONTACT NAME: Martin PHONE: 5348 2254 EMAIL: shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au
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