Orchestra Victoria: Chamber Music in Goornong - Sunday 11 August, 2019
2019-08-11 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Goornong Memorial Hall
Orchestra Victoria: Chamber Music in Goornong – Sunday 11th August, 2019 at 2.30pm
Goornong Memorial Hall
32 Railway Place South (Midland Hwy) Goornong
Repertoire Brahms-Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115.
Tchaikovsky-String Quartet No.1 in D major, Op.11-ll Andante Cantabile
Experience the pinnacle of compositional genius as Orchestra Victoria’s musicians perform the sublime Clarinet Quintet by Johannes Brahms and the remarkable Andante Cantabile from Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No. 1
We invite you to stay and meet the musicians and enjoy light refreshments after the performance.
FREE ADMISSION

'No Bull' Support Workshop - Elmore - Friday 6th September
2019-09-06 10:00 - 13:30
As part of the Greater Bendigo Mental Health Promotion Plan, a ‘No Bull’ Support workshop for rural community members will be held in Elmore on Friday 6th September
Please see invitation below.
The workshop will be led by an experienced facilitator who will provide valuable tools for self-care and supporting others.
Please feel free to pass this information through your networks.
No Bull Support Workshop

Bridge Connection - Annual General Meeting - Monday 9th September - All Welcome
2019-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Redesdale – Mia Mia Primary School, Redesdale
Bridge Connection – Annual General Meeting
Monday 9th September, 2019 at 4pm
Redesdale – Mia Mia Primary School
All Welcome

Bendigo Gem Club Expo - 14th & 15th September 2019
2019-09-14 10:00 - 2019-09-15 17:00 | Bendigo Baptist Church, 757 McIvor Hwy, Junortoun, Vic, 3551, Australia
BENDIGO GEM CLUB EXPO – 14th & 15th SEPTEMBER 2019
Sat 10am — 5pm, Sun 10am — 4pm ​
Baptist Church Hall- 757 McIvor Hwy, Junortoun, Victoria

About the Event…
The Bendigo Gem Club hosts its annual fundraising Expo on the second weekend of September. Proceeds go towards running of the workshops at our Galvin St premises. ​

Members showcase their lapidary and jewellery making skills via displays and demonstrations ​
​Traders bring rocks, minerals, fossils, crystals, gemstones and jewellery from around the world. ​
​Interactive activities include gem sifting, gold panning, and metal detecting. ​
Raffle prizes- unique handmade jewellery pieces ​
Refreshments available from the BBQ & Canteen. Fun for all ages– family friendly ​

Love Rocks– join the club! Speak to our members about the activities on offer at the club & how to become a member ​
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ADMISSION: $8 U12’S FREE
www.gembendigo.org.au ​
Follow us on FB for the latest updates & info ​
Enquiries & New Stallholders: expo@gembendigo.org.au
Click below for more information:
Gem Club Expo

Redesdale Afternoon Tea Dance - Sunday 22nd September
2019-09-22 12:30 | Redesdale Hall
Redesdale Afternoon Tea Dance – Sunday 22nd September, 2019
Redesdale Community Hall (Kyneton-Redesdale Road)
Music by Rod McKenzie
Delicious Afternoon Tea
Novelties & Prizes
$10 per person
Contact: Dorothea 5425 3118 or Sue 0488 253 222

Hope for Harmony - Bendigo - 26th September 2019
2019-09-26 09:00 - 16:00
You are invited to attend a statewide ‘Hope for Harmony’ Forum to be held in Bendigo on Thursday 26th September. This will be a unique opportunity to come along, hear great speakers and participate in panel sessions and workshops about the importance of responding to racism and discrimination at a local level.
Participants will hear from keynote speaker Nyadol Nyuon and spoken word poet, Anisa Nandaula who will promote the benefits of respect and community harmony. For more information and to register go to: http://www.cvent.com/events/vlgmin-2019- annual-forum/event-summary-8b2ff14afc194f1dadd6d2eacda25125.aspx

Heathcote Wine & Food Festival - 5th & 6th October, 2019
2019-10-05 - 2019-10-06 | Heathcote Showgrounds, Caldwell St & Chauncey St, Heathcote, Victoria, 3523, Australia
The Heathcote Wine & Food Festival is being held on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October, 2019 at the Heathcote Showgrounds.
Heathcote wines from over 40 producers as well as regional foods and produce all in one central location.
Tickets available online from July 17th at www.heathcotewinegrowers.com.au/festival

RaDA Annual General Meeting - 5 October 2019 at RMMP School - All welcome
2019-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Redesdale – Mia Mia Primary School, Redesdale
The Redesdale and District Association Annual General Meeting has been set for Saturday 5th October @ 10am at the Redesdale and Mia Mia Primary School. We’ve been busy over the last year and; following our May community check in, have a list of things you told us you wanted us to focus on for 2020+. We would really like as many of the community as possible to come along to the AGM. It’s always tough asking people to give up family time to come out to these sorts of meetings, but we want to hear from you and offer transparency about what we are doing on your behalf. Light supper will be provided and we hope to keep the meeting to under an hour – we hope to see as many of the community there as possible

Young People and Gambling Harm event - Bendigo 10th October, 2019
2019-10-10 09:30 - 15:00
The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation invites you to attend a ‘Young People and Gambling Harm’ event in Bendigo on Thursday 10th October, 2019.
The workshop presents a unique opportunity to hear from researchers, community leaders and local professionals who are working to support the health and wellbeing of young people.
More information at: trybooking.com/book/event?eid=547008&

RFDS @ RMMPS - Tuesday 29th October, 2019 @ 6pm
2019-10-29 18:00 | Redesdale – Mia Mia Primary School, Redesdale
RFDS at Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School on Tuesday 29th October, 2019 @ 6pm
On Tuesday October 29th, in partnership with RaDA, RMMPS will be hosting members of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. They will be conducting two separate educational sessions, one for our students during the school day and one for all Redesdale and surrounding community members. The community event will run from 6pm. As well as having their simulator on site for people to tour, the RFDS members will extensively cover the services that the RFDS offers all Victorians. There is no charge for this event. However, as a not-for-profit organisation they will welcome any donations on the night. BBQ sausages and soft drinks available.
More information at https://www.flyingdoctor4education.org.au

Mini Market @ The Redesdale Hall - Postponed
2019-11-02 | Redesdale Hall
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Mini Market being held on November 2nd is now postponed – new date to be decided.

Life on the Land - Exhibition - Bendigo Town Hall
2019-11-08 10:00 - 2019-11-10 16:00
Life on the Land – Our Farming Heroes
Exhibition – Bendigo Town Hall
November 8th – opening night 7pm – 9pm
November 9th & 10th – 10am – 4pm.
Tickets available online at the Bendigo Visitor Centre
For further details click here:
Life On The Land Our Farming Heroes

Christmas Community BBQ - Saturday 7th December 2019
2019-12-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Redesdale Hall
The Annual Christmas Community BBQ is on again at the Redesdale Hall on Saturday 7th December 2019 – welcoming newcomers to Redesdale – invite your neighbours!
Meat and desserts are provided so please bring a salad of choice and enjoy catching up with all the locals for Christmas.
The Revellers may even sing some of our favourite Christmas Carols!
Starts 6.00 pm
BYO Drinks

Carols by Candlelight - Barfold Community Church - Sunday 15th Dec 2019
2019-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Barfold Community Church
Carols by Candlelight at Barfold Community Church – Sunday 15th December, 2019 at 7.00pm
Last year someone posted that it was time that Redesdale had a Christmas Carols Service. This year for the first time Barfold Community Church will host a Family Christmas Carols evening for Barfold community and surrounds at the Barfold Union Church, 1653 Heathcote-Kyneton Road, Barfold.
BYO food, drinks and chairs or blankets to sit on in the grass alongside the church.
We will have coffee and tea available.
We hope that all the local families can join us. Steve Messer (Tamworth mouth organ champion) and his band ‘Wild Country’ plus Dan McDonald Come and join in singing familiar Christmas carols and catching up with friends and families from the local area to celebrate Christmas 2019 together.
Everyone is invited. at – Barfold Union Church, 1653 Heathcote-Kyneton Rd Sunday 15 December 7.00 p.m.
Please note this is an alcohol-free event

Redesdale Outdoor Cinema - Christopher Robin - Friday 3rd January 2020
2020-01-03 20:30 - 22:30 | Agnes Mudford Reserve, Redesdale, Redesdale
Redesdale Outdoor Cinema – ‘Christopher Robin’
It’s on again – The Redesdale Outdoor Cinema will screen ‘Christopher Robin’ on Friday 3rd January 2020.
Bring your snacks and chairs for this free family event.
Starts 8.30pm at the Agnes Mudford Reserve
Thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo and the Summer in the Parks program.

Grant Writing Workshop - Bendigo
2020-02-12 13:00 - 20:30
Please click on the link below for information to a Grant Writing Workshop being held on February 12th in Bendigo. Two sessions – day and evening.

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Redesdale Bush Market - Sunday 8th March, 2020
2020-03-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Agnes Mudford Reserve, Redesdale, Redesdale
Redesdale Bush Market – Sunday 8th March, 2020
The Redesdale Hall Committee is holding their annual ‘Bush Market’ in 2020 on the Labour Day long weekend at the Agnes Mudford Reserve. All Welcome!!
Entertainment includes Music, Face Painting, Animal Farm and a Jumping Castle.
Several car clubs will be displaying their vehicles on the day with room for more.
Enjoy a wide selection of stalls, ranging from local produce including olives, honey, jams, chutneys, preserves, beef jerky, herbs, spices, cake stall and plants, including rare natives, through to clothing – new, pre-loved and vintage, fishing tackle, tools, furniture, art, photography, jewellery, candles, craft items, crochet, bags & baskets, glassware, crockery, bric a brac, food stalls, Devonshire tea, ice cream, great coffee and lots more!
The day starts at 9am and finishes at 2pm.
Bookings and Enquiries:

Alwyn – 0419 513 976 or
Carolyn-Anne – 03 5425 3194
*Outdoor sites available for wineries, fresh produce, etc – pre-booking required**

RADA AGM - November 18th, 2020 @ 2pm
2020-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Redesdale Reserve Oval
The Annual General Meeting for Redesdale & District Association will be held on Wednesday 18th November @ 2pm at The Redesdale Reserve Pavilion.
Please contact Lisa Smith on 0411 035 000 if you have any queries or by email info@redesdale.net

Bobby Valentine & Band of Renown - Saturday 6pm, March 27th 2020
2021-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Redesdale Reserve Oval
Bobby Valentine & Band of Renown – Saturday March 27th, 2021 @ Redesdale Reserve Oval, or if raining Redesdale Hall
Come along for a fabulous night of music, fun, food, dancing with highly acclaimed Country Music Artist Bobby Valentine & Band of Renown.
A free family friendly event with drinks and sausage sizzle available to purchase on the night. BYO chair and your dancing shoes.
Appearing at Redesdale Recreational Reserve, an outdoor event as part of the Summer in The Parks Celebration is Bobby Valentine and Band of Renown. The event is a RaDA initiative, funded by the City of Greater Bendigo. Worried about the weather? Don’t be, if it’s raining the event will be moved inside to the Redesdale Hall
Bobby has been a professional entertainer for over 30 years working in various bands based in Melbourne and appearing nationally and internationally. He has worked with Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart and many other Australian legends of music. He has been a guest on almost every Australian TV variety show, notably as a regular on Hey, Hey it’s Saturday, Midday Show, Bert Newton Show, I.M.T. and Steve Vizard’s Tonight Live.
As well as being the mainstay in many successful bands, Bobby has worked as a solo artist for much of his career and has notched up many significant private performances for celebrity weddings and parties including Hugh Jackman, Eddie Maguire, Sam Newman and Jimmy Barnes. He has also performed at major events like the Australian Open, Melbourne Cup, AFL Grand Final and the list goes on.
Bobby’s voice has been heard selling everything from Holdens to the Labor Party in TV and radio jingles, the most notable being as “the voice of David” for 8 years.
Bobby’s latest album, Writing My Book Again, featuring mostly his own originals, was released at Toyota Hats off to Tamworth on the 13th of July 2018 and led shows at the 2019 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Looking for a virtual wellbeing break?
2021-03-30 12:30 - 15:00, 2021-04-28 11:00 - 13:30
The City of Greater Bendigo are running a series of free online workshops up until June 2021, aiming to raise community awareness of mental health issues and help the development of resilience in rural communities.
Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, these workshops will be tailored for rural residents who may have experienced significant impacts to their health and wellbeing.
The first in the series invites rural women in Greater Bendigo to join Cynthia Mahoney for a fun and interactive learning journey to prioritise your steps to wellbeing.
When:
Tuesday 30 March, at 12:30pm – 3pm
Wednesday 28 April, at 11am – 1:30pm
To book go to www.trybooking.com/BOSJO
For more information contact Anne Mangan at the City of Greater Bendigo at a.mangan@bendigo.vic.gov.au or by phoning 0431 566 617.

Grounded thinking online workshop
2021-04-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2021-05-25 12:30 - 14:00
The City of Greater Bendigo is running a series of FREE, online workshops from late March until June 2021 tailored specifically for rural residents who may have experienced significant impacts on their health and wellbeing, due to a range of factors over the past few years.
The online workshops funded by the Department of Health and Human Services are to raise community awareness of mental health issues and help the development of resilience in rural communities during uncertain times.
The next of these workshops, Grounded Thinking, is a workshop tailored specifically to farming families to help them feel more in control of their own destiny, worry less and capture the profit opportunity each farming season presents.
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr Kate Burke from Think Agri.
To book a session head to trybooking.com/BOEPV

The Occasional Counsellor Webinar
2021-04-21 12:00 - 14:00
The City of Greater Bendigo are running a series of free online workshops up until June 2021, aiming to raise community awareness of mental health issues and help the development of resilience in rural communities.
The next of these workshops, the Occasional Counsellor™ training is for residents, organisations and businesses in rural areas of the City of Greater Bendigo who want to learn the skills of supporting others who may be emotionally distressed. The focus of the webinar is on teaching the participants simple, practical strategies for assisting individuals who are sad, upset, bewildered, angry or confused.
The workshop will be presented by David Cherry, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, with more than 35 years’ experience.
When:
Date: Wednesday, 21 April, 2021
Time: 12.00pm to 2pm
To book go to trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=715722&

ANZAC Day Services 2021
2021-04-25
In 2021, ANZAC day services are back and Victorians will be able to commemorate the day with hundreds of local ANZAC days services being held at RSL sub-branches around the state.
To find out more about Euroa electorate ANZAC Day services go to: stephryan.com.au/anzac_day_services_2021
Or to find your local ANZAC Day service go to: rslvic.com.au/anzac-day/commemorate-locally/

The Occasional Counsellor Webinar
2021-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
The City of Greater Bendigo are running a series of free online workshops up until June 2021, aiming to raise community awareness of mental health issues and help the development of resilience in rural communities.
The next of these workshops, the Occasional Counsellor™ training is for residents, organisations and businesses in rural areas of the City of Greater Bendigo who want to learn the skills of supporting others who may be emotionally distressed. The focus of the webinar is on teaching the participants simple, practical strategies for assisting individuals who are sad, upset, bewildered, angry or confused.
The workshop will be presented by David Cherry, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, with more than 35 years’ experience.
Date: Thursday,13 May, 2021
Time: 7pm to 9pm
To book go to trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=715722&

The Occasional Counsellor Webinar
2021-05-20 12:00 - 14:00
The City of Greater Bendigo are running a series of free online workshops up until June 2021, aiming to raise community awareness of mental health issues and help the development of resilience in rural communities.
The next of these workshops, the Occasional Counsellor™ training is for residents, organisations and businesses in rural areas of the City of Greater Bendigo who want to learn the skills of supporting others who may be emotionally distressed. The focus of the webinar is on teaching the participants simple, practical strategies for assisting individuals who are sad, upset, bewildered, angry or confused.
The workshop will be presented by David Cherry, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, with more than 35 years’ experience.
Date: Thursday, 20 May, 2021
Time: 12pm to 2pm
To book go to trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=715722&

Heathcote Trivia Night
2021-05-22 20:00 - 22:00
Come and join in for a fun night of trivia with prizes and mystery raffles for a good cause. Fundraising for Gilbruk Place Dementia Village, bring a team of 10 or join with another group on the night at the Heathcote Community Bank Stadium.
Teams of 10, $10 per person
BYO food & drinks
Date: Saturday 22nd May
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Where: Heathcote Community Bank Stadium, McIvor Room
To book a table email zuheros@bigpond.com or call Sherrie on 0417 598 460

Redesdale Community Clean-up Day
2021-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Redesdale Reserve Oval
Keep Sunday, 20th June free to help at the Redesdale Community Clean-up Day.
Start time is 9.00 am at the Reserve Pavilion.
Please keep an eye on this website to check if it is cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
Remember to wear warm clothing, bring some gloves and a hi-vis vest if you have one.
Morning tea will be available.

Community Information Meeting - Dementia Village - Gilbruk Place
2021-07-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Redesdale Hall
The Heathcote community has been working towards establishing a dementia village – Gilbruk Place – in the township for about 7 years.
17 acres have already been earmarked for a 150 bed facility.
Come to a community information meeting to learn more.
Community Information flyer – Gilbruk Place
