Leisure
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Swap meet, car show
Lancefield-Romsey Lions Club’s annual swap meet is always popular but this year is expected to even bigger with the addition of a 4×4 car show. The 4×4 event is believed to be one of the first in Victoria and has already attracted significant interest, adding to the typical attractions at the event to be held…
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Healing done differently
A new wellness studio is opening in Kyneton, and it’s a space where a growing community of local practitioners are dedicated to holding trauma-informed, heart-centered space for personal and collective growth. Kinesiologist and owner of Mana Temple, Chelsey Power, understands that humans are complex and need integrative approaches to be well. “We each have physical,…
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Jump n Jive at Malmsbury
Malmsbury Town Hall has hosted a rockabilly Jump n Jive band for several years and attendees always have a great time rock and rolling the night away! The band has a following that can’t resist the entertainment it provides. They even get dressed in 50s gear. Participants bring some supper to share and drinks are…
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Visit Verdicus, a garden like no other
Verdicus, which translates to green circles, is the name of a stunning paradise located in Tylden. The garden will open to the public next month as a fundraiser for the Tylden Fire Brigade, offering a rare opportunity to explore a truly remarkable landscape. Bruce and Keith own this pocket of Tylden and have worked former…
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Blaze & Faörn – Introspection
Evie Dora’s exhibition Blaze & Faörn – Introspection will be on display at Shedshaker in Castlemaine until the end of October. Dora’s works highlight the importance of expressing deep emotions, versus suppressing them, a subject that will resonate with many, especially in regards to both physical and mental health and wellbeing. A central Victorian artist…
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Inspiring young storytellers
An inaugural young writers festival at Newstead this month will inspire the next generation of storytellers and illustrators. The brainchild of primary teacher Dean McLaren, the festival will harness the magic and whimsy of Enid Blyton by creating a Magic Faraway Tree with mushrooms, dioramas, secret surprises and sand writing for the smaller children. “There…
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Forty years of punk rocking
One of Australia’s most loved and influential bands, the Hard-Ons, is celebrating 40 years of punk rocking in public by embarking on 40th anniversary tours of both Australia and Europe. The band is heading to Castlemaine’s Red Hill Hotel on Sunday November 3 to celebrate the release of their new album, I Like You A…
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Show and shine
The Castlemaine Hot Rod Club is hosting the Larry O’Toole Memorial Show and Shine on Sunday at the Campbells Creek footy ground on Fryers Road. An icon in the hot-rodding sport, Larry was made a life member for his significant contribution to the club. He was recognised nationally and internationally in the hot rodding scene…
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Mountain Festival program to launch
Australia’s only festival to focus on the environment and natural world is back November 22-24. Be the first to hear the 2024 program, which boasts literary luminaries, climate scientists, twitchers, actors and a menagerie of local and interstate guests, at a launch on Thursday. Operating under the forever theme of Place. Story. Nature. Mountain Festival…
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Everyone has a story
In the heart of the goldfields, a quiet revolution in storytelling is taking place. No big budgets, no film studios, just a camera taken to local streets, kitchens and backyards. This is the world of LOCALS, the Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s very own showcase of short documentaries created by everyday filmmakers from the local community. “The…
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Time for the Best. Party. Ever.
The Kyneton-based creators behind Threshold have found a fun way to bridge the distance between grandchildren and grandparents who live apart. ‘Best. Party. Ever.’ is an interactive digital theatre production utilising technology to enhance family connections. The interactive show is hosted on Zoom and has been made especially for grandparents and their loved ones aged…
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Engines ready for October
Kyneton’s Calder Classics car club is revved up for another season of drives from October and invites new members to join the fun. The club formed in 2023 with the intent to create a calendar of fun, family-friendly drives in the region during the warmer months. President Darren Parnis said the group had grown to…