Saturday, 1 September 2012
to Sunday, 2 September 2012
DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2 day workshop covering the basics of camera operation, practical outdoor field trips plus photograph processing and printing operations in the studio.
BOORT WETLANDS COACH TOUR Visiting - Lake Leaghur, Lake Lyndger, Yando Swamp, Lake Boort and Woolshed Swamp. A great opportunity to learn about the different wetlands and how they operate. Visit Aboriginal sites and learn about their history.
MEET - Nolen's Park, Godfrey Street Boort at 10am COST - $10.00 to cover coach hire PLEASE BRING - Lunch, water, walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera and repellant
PHONE: (03) 5455 2802 or Mobile: 0417 333 171 EMAIL: pchaw@activ8.net.au
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
COACH TOUR VISITING YOUR BACKYARD In conjunction with 'Victorian Tourism Week' a FREE Coach tour to local tourist attractions will be conducted within the Loddon Shire from 9am to 4pm.
Coach meeting point: 8.45am Loddon Visitor Information Centre Bookings Essential. Limited seats. Light Lunch provided.
'Naturally Loddon'
LOCATION: 24 High Street, Wedderburn 3518 CONTACT NAME: Loddon Visitor Information Centre PHONE: (03) 5494 3489
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Friday, 7 September 2012
to Wednesday, 12 September 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ORCHIDS OF KOOYOORA A collection of photographs and information on the 50 plus species of native orchids that occur in the southern region of the Loddon Shire.
The month of September is Prostate Cancer month and the Campbell’s Forest community is holding a fundraising event in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Join us for our Big Aussie BBQ tea and help raise money to fight a disease that claims the lives of 3,300 Australian men every year.
The theme for the night is the color light blue. Great fundraising games & activities. BYO Drinks.
Cost is $10 per head. RSVP: 5th September Ph: Toni 5447 9428 or Gaye 5437 5258
All profits go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
LOCATION: Campbell's Forest Hall
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Saturday, 8 September 2012
9:00 AM
WHICH BIRDS USE THE WEDDERBURN LANDSCAPE This FREE event consists of a bus trip & walking tour visiting various venues around Wedderburn on Saturday 8th September. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and bring your binoculars. Lunch is provided. Bus Tour meeting point is at Jacka Park Wedderburn at 9am.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
LOCATION: Jacka Park - High street, Wedderburn CONTACT NAME: Michael Moore PHONE: (03) 5494 3542 EMAIL: emandem@iinet.net.au
22nd ANNUAL WEDDERBURN (TWILIGHT) RALLY
Saturday, 8 September 2012
to Sunday, 9 September 2012
9:00 AM
The Wedderburn Twilight Rally is a great outing for the whole family. Old Engines, vehicles, farm machinery and many items of yesteryear on display and demonstrated.
Open Saturday 9am to 11pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm.
Trade and craft stalls welcome. Food and refreshments available. Free on site camping for exhibitors.
Adults $5.00 Children FREE
Supported by the Loddon Shire Council.
CONTACT NAME: Peter 5494 3593 or Geoff 5494 3206
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Saturday, 8 September 2012
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
LIFE IN THE LODDON DISCOVERY DAY Interactive activities for the whole family, a FREE lunch, Short presentations from guest speakers and animal displays. Kids colouring competition, arts & crafts and a family friendly day out on the Loddon River.
RSVP - for catering purposes with dietary requirements COST: Free event
LOCATION: Bridgewater picnic area - nearest to Caravan Park CONTACT NAME: Emma Devlin/Tess Grieves - North Central CMA PHONE: 5448 7124
GOLDFIELDS CHOIR CELEBRATIONS
Sunday, 9 September 2012
Our choir will present a concert of song celebrating its 10th anniversary on Sunday 9th September in the Inglewood Town Hall.
Come along to help make this a great afternoon and remember, we have vacancies in the choir for many more lovers of singing.
PHONE: Secretary 5438 3410
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Sunday, 9 September 2012
10:00 AM
COACH TOUR AT PYRAMID HILL & MT. HOPE An opportunity to climb Pyramid Hill & Mt. Hope giving a magnificent view of the surrounding country. A great opportunity to learn history about Major Mitchell, Burke & Wills and Hawdon.
MEET - Memorial Hall, Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill at 10am COST - $10.00 to cover coach hire PLEASE BRING - Lunch, water walking shoes, hat sunscreen, camera and repellant.
PHONE: (03) 5455 2802 or Mobile 0417 333 171 EMAIL: pchaw@activ8.net.au
Coach House Gallery - WHAT MEN CAN DO
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
to Thursday, 18 October 2012
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Coach House Gallery & Museum are once again promoting Men's Health Week and Beyond- 'WHAT MEN CAN DO'.
Now showing at the Gallery includes pieces from talented artists and sculptors around the Loddon Shire: Ross Currie, David Lockhart, John Burge, Trevor Bailey, John Piccoli, Jaques Van Lindt, Alan Boromeo, Geoff Maxwell, Gordon Sharp, Robert Habner, Brian Townsend, Don Berry Greg Deimos, Glen Howlett & Jason Lumsden
OPENING HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 3pm or by arrangement.
LOCATION: 51 High Street, Wedderburn 3518 CONTACT NAME: Sheilah Gaines PHONE: (03) 5494 3342 AH (03) 5494 3541
FARM DIVERSIFICATION EXPO 2012
Friday, 14 September 2012
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
The Loddon Bendigo Rural Women's Network is delighted to invite you to attend Farm Diversification Expo 2012 to be held on Friday 14 September from 10am til 2.30 pm at Campbells Forest Hall.
This FREE event will be a fantastic opportunity to chat to producers, buy local produce, share the experiences of our special guests and catch up with friends.
If you are a business owner or have produce that you would like to sell or promote and haven't booked a stall at this event please contact Christine Coombes at the Loddon Shire (03) 5494 1251
Lucky Door Prizes All Welcome
Funding for this year's event has been generously provided by the City of Greater Bendigo and Loddon Shire.
LOCATION: Campbells Forest Hall - Loddon Valley Highway (13km from The Allies Hotel Eaglehawk) CONTACT NAME: For more information: Jenny Pendlebury PHONE: 5434 6479
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Saturday, 15 September 2012
to Sunday, 16 September 2012
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
FRIENDS OF KOOYOORA WILDFLOWER SHOW Extensive display of local indigenous flora, complimentary displays, guided wildflower tours, photographic competition, light refreshments and barbeque lunch available.
NEAREST TOWN: Inglewood or Wedderburn
COST: Adult $5.00 Family $10.00
BUS TOUR MEETING POINT: At the Wildflower show (Rheola Hall)
The annual Dingee Progress Association 'Youth Talent Quest' will be held on Saturday 15 September at the Dingee Hall commencing at 6.30pm.
The talent quest is open to all school children, admission is $6.00 per adult, $4.00 School children and entrants are FREE.
Proudly supported by the Loddon Shire.
LOCATION: Mack St, Dingee PHONE: 0427 368 211
BRIDGEWATER BOWLING CLUB
Sunday, 16 September 2012
1:00 PM
Bridgewater Bowling Club's Open Day is on Sunday 16 September 2012. 1:00pm start.
CONTACT NAME: Leonie Wickham PHONE: 5437 3208 EMAIL: bridgewaterbowls@gmail.com
Calivil Bowls Club
Monday, 17 September 2012
12:00 NOON
Calivil Bowls Casserole Luncheon Monday 17th September 12 noon Smorgasbord Casseroles and Sweets $12 Guest Speaker: Des Fiedler speaking on Worm Farms. Men and women all welcome.
EAST LODDON P-12 COLLEGE FETE
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The East Loddon P-12 College conducts a bi-annual fete in which students, teachers and parents plan and operate stalls and games to raise funds to support the College.
Stalls will include food & drinks, musical items, emergency services displays, animal nursery, careers exhibitions, fashion parades, jumping castles, rides and other entertainment.
LOCATION: Cnr Pyramid-Yarraberb Rd and Dingee Rd, Dingee 3571 PHONE: 5436 8300 EMAIL: east.loddon.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Saturday, 22 September 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WILDFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY A practical field trip learning the basics of photographing our native flowers.
CANOEING INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP Designed for those looking to get into canoeing or to go canoeing locally. Information on different types of craft, practical paddling skills, and information on where to go paddling locally.
LOCATION: 3 Serpentine Rd, Bridgewater-On-Loddon PHONE: 0427 190 339 EMAIL: cvosrr@iinet.net.au
BUPA WALK TO WORK DAY
Friday, 28 September 2012
Bupa Walk to Work Day – Friday 28 September 2012
Now in its 14th year, this annual event encourages employees and employers to build regular walking into their daily routines.
Registration is free and those who register will go into the draw to win one of three walking holidays.
We encourage you to register as a Walking Workplace and promote to your employees and networks. Find out more at walk.com.au
Friday, 28 September 2012
to Sunday, 7 October 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PATTERNS OF NATURE An inspirational collection of photographs displaying some of the most intricate patterns and colours occurring naturally within nature.
OUT 'N' ABOUT IN TARNAGULLA Detector key hunt, historic walk, goldfields bike ride, photographers, wildflower walk, children's "Scavenger Hunt".
Stalls welcome. Free of charge.
LOCATION: Tarnagulla Community Centre - 8 Sandy Creek Lane, Tarnagulla CONTACT NAME: Loddon Visitor Information Centre PHONE: (03) 5494 3489
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'
Sunday, 30 September 2012
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FIELD TRIP TO SALISBURY WEST AND THE LODDON FOOTHILLS Inspect the efforts of two Landcare groups engaged in improved management to optimize sustainable farming while reducing wind erosion and enhancing soil carbon. Visit the Powlett Swamp Aboriginal cultural heritage site, Loddon River restoration, and perennial pasture demonstration plot. On bus commentary Phil Dyson, geologist.
Cost: $10.00 - Lunch included. Meet at the Comfort Station Bridgewater-On-Loddon.
LOCATION: Comfort Station - Main Street, Bridgewater-On-Loddon CONTACT NAME: Loddon Visitor Information Centre PHONE: (03) 5494 3489
GOLDFIELDS CHOIR
Sunday, 30 September 2012
2:00 PM
ST ANDREW’S CHURCH BOORT, CONCERT FEATURING 'THE GOLDFIELDS CHOIR' ALSO Brydie Lanyon and Peter and Frances Monsborough
Admission $5 Afternoon tea will be served.
DUNOLLY COMMUNITY GARDEN
Sunday, 30 September 2012
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Dunolly Community Garden September Gathering Starts at 3pm and finishes at 6pm. Celebrate the spring quinox, discover unusual vegetables, check out wicking beds for low water consumption and watch a live show!
ALL WELLCOME
3pm Refreshments 3.30pm Garden Tour (gold coin donation) 4.15pm Performance - Lammas Fair, a musical story about ancient Irish agricultural and harvest traditions, written and sung by Alanna Moore with Peter Cowman as the seannachie (story teller). First performed to a packed house at the Castlemaine Fringe Festival 2011 (Gold coin Donation) 5pm Soup and pancakes (BYO toppings).
**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THIS EVENT FROM SUNDAY 23RD SEPT. TO SUNDAY 30 SEPT.
LOCATION: Garden: 94 Maude St, Dunolly CONTACT NAME: Kris Valenta PHONE: (03) 9457 4566 EMAIL: kevnawlaw@iinet.net.au
NATURALLY LODDON 'A Wonderland in Spring'