HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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Mandolin Memories
Since it first formed in 1967 the Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra has performed hundreds of concerts in Melbourne, in regional Victoria including many concerts in Bendigo and Castlemaine as well as performances at several Castlemaine State Festivals, and interstate. It has also toured overseas on several occasions performing concerts in Japan and Europe and has recorded…
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Market’s 20-year ‘backing local’ celebrations
Kyneton Farmers Market has announced a special raffle for its upcoming 20th-anniversary celebrations on Saturday, with proceeds to be donated to Kyneton Primary School’s Music Program. Anyone attending the market at St Paul’s Park can purchase a single ticket for $2 or three for $5, for the exciting chance to win hampers of goods from…
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Something Lost, Something Found
Something Lost, Something Found is a solo retrospective exhibition of artworks by Maxine McKee. The title of this exhibition sets up the framework for this body of work as it tells a personal story that begins with questions around abandonment, grief and neglect, and ends with works that have presented celebrative answers for the artist…
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Prestigious pianist to perform
Breathtaking Canadian pianist Kevin Chen will grace the stage at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine for a remarkable performance on Thursday November 14. Presented by Castlemaine State Festival in partnership with Live At Yours, this performance offers an opportunity for audience members to witness one of the most exciting talents in classical music today.…
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Award honour for Anwyn
Local therapist Anwyn Stekerhofs of ‘Awakenings with Anwyn’ was acknowledged at the recent 2024 Australian Achiever Awards for the Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Services category. Anwyn achieved an overall customer satisfaction score of 96.73 per cent, which won her the ‘Highly Recommended’ accolade. Many people will remember Anwyn as the friendly face behind Castlemaine’s former…
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Barefoot bowls begins
Barefoot bowls has numerous benefits, and the first stanza this summer at Trentham Bowling Club took place on Friday evening. A mixture of regulars and newcomers, young and not so young, gathered in a very convivial atmosphere, and more are expected to join the throng as the ‘Come along and enjoy yourself’ message spreads about…
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Horse trials at Kyneton
Kyneton Pony Club will be hosting its annual Horse Trials, Super Cross and Combined Training Day at Rollinson Reserve this coming weekend. The event is expected to attract about 130 riders from all over Victoria, who will be competing from Grade 6 up to Grade 1. On Saturday, all riders will complete their dressage tests…
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All set for the Kyneton Cup
Everything is in readiness for the 2024 Kyneton Cup race meeting tomorrow (Wednesday), with a large attendance of both locals and visitors anticipated. Macedon Ranges trainer Liam Howley is making a double-pronged bid to win another Kyneton Cup, with his 2022 winner Station One and New York Hurricane in the field. The $125,000 bet365 Kyneton…
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Frock around the Rock
Every day for the past month, Woodend resident Karyn Stamp has ‘frocked up’ with family and friends and posted photos on Facebook, which is well outside her comfort zone. However, getting glammed up and parading on social media is a chance for Karyn to have a laugh at a time when there are days where…
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Senior achiever awarded
Alan Moor has spent the past decade helping to fill the lives of older residents with interest and enjoyment. The 79-year-old Kyneton local has held leadership roles with Kyneton U3A and the Kyneton Community House and has now been acknowledged for his efforts with a Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Award. Alan set…
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An afternoon with Damian Callinan
A series of conversations with Australia’s music and comedy superstars at Lyonville’s Radio Springs Hotel has proven hugely popular, with the first two Sunday afternoon sessions sold out. So far the afternoons have featured songbird royalty Marina Prior and her husband, renowned actor Grant Piro, followed by comedy legend Tony Martin. Next up will be…
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There’s a fly in my compost
Occasionally we get a distressed call at YIMBY informing us someone has fruit fly in their compost…Common names can be a bit misleading, and it turns out quite a few flying insects get the name ‘fruit fly’. Although Queensland ‘fruit fly’ (Bactrocera tryoni) is a serious agricultural pest, the fly that people are seeing in…