Leisure
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The Weeping Willows at Lauriston Hall
Lauriston Hall is again featuring an outstanding musical evening for locals and visitors with brilliant duo, The Weeping Willows, on October 7. The Weeping Willows (Laura Coates and Andrew Wrigglesworth) are an acoustic, folk-laced, country-tinged duo. They have been described as “a couple of old souls, steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana…
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Showjumping success
Three Kyneton Pony Club riders who attended Melton Pony Club’s Showjumping Day on Saturday each took home a ribbon. In the Pony Club F Grade, Makayla Waters was fifth in the second round and sixth in the Jackpot on her horse Izar. Meanwhile, in the Pony Club D Grade, Ruby Fraser placed fourth in the…
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Immerse yourself in garden wonders
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty and gardening wonders at the 2023 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Open Gardens this week. You’re invited to explore a variety of stunning gardens that will captivate your senses and leave you inspired. Along with multiple private gardens to view, don’t miss the opportunity…
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Creating magical moments
The Windarring Art Gallery and Copy Centre in Kyneton will host the inaugural Spring Art Exhibition this month, showcasing the visually compelling works of talented differently-abled artists from across the regions. Each Tuesday, participants from the Gisborne, Kyneton, Castlemaine and Bendigo Windarring sites meet at the gallery and create a wide variety of unique masterpieces.…
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Change of venue for exhibition
This year the Kyneton Art Group will have a change of venue for its Annual Group Exhibition for 2023. The exhibition will be held at the Mechanics Institute in Mollison Street Kyneton, during the second week of the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. Opening night is Friday September 8, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, with the exhibition…
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Pony club open day
Kyneton Pony Club is hosting an Open Day Rally this Sunday September 3 and everyone is welcome to attend, either with or without a pony. There will be dressage, games, showjumping and cross country, along with a barbecue lunch and a chance to meet the club members and committee. Anyone under the age of 25…
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Guitar legend to feature
Phil Manning, a veteran of the music industry in Australia, will appear at The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing Castlemaine this Saturday. Manning has been at the forefront of blues and roots style music for over five decades, first coming to public attention as a member of the now legendary ‘Chain’, a prominent rock/blues band of…
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Antique fair celebrating 25 years
The Kyneton Antique Fair is an exciting weekend event that brings together dealers and buyers from across Victoria and interstate. Antiques bring character, stories and memories to our homes and families. Local antique dealers like Diana and Carla love the opportunity to share these experiences, stories and friendships with buyers who come along to the…
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New home for billy cart challenge
The Castlemaine Billy Cart Challenge team is thrilled to announce a new location for the popular annual fixture. The race location has moved to the ‘internationally recognised’ billy cart race track of Bowden Street, parallel to the Old Castlemaine Gaol now home to the Bromley Collection Museum, and will be held on Sunday October 1,…
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Homecoming gig
Seven-piece Naarm-based free psych sonicists, Star/Time, are performing live at The Red Hill Hotel in Chewton this Friday with special guests, local heroes Video Star. Star/Time are a unique band who formed five years ago when Rocket Science bass played David Gray asked Detroit musician Patrick Pantano (drummer for The Dirtbombs) why he wasn’t playing…
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Tamil temptations
Chef Niro from Tuka Tuka Kothu Roti Ma is cooking up some ‘Tamil Temptations’ for a second time after the very successful ‘Tamil Feast’ hosted by Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees in May. On a cold Woodend night, 60 people enjoyed authentic Sri Lankan dishes at a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Not only were…
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Local, beneficial and functional
Kyneton Horticultural Society is this month welcoming Tully Sumner from Grow Locals to give a presentation on the benefits of using native plants in your garden. Tully’s presentation will include native plants for sale ($3 tubes) and how to go about designing and maintaining a functional landscape. Tully’s work and passion is in land and…