Redesdale

Knitting & Crochet group
2022-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Redesdale Pavilion
Come along and sit and knit for a bit. All levels of experience are welcome to join in and share their knowledge or learn new skills, or even just come along for a chat.

Where: Redesdale Pavillion
When: 1pm to 3pm, every Wednesday

Knitters always enjoy sharing, discussing patterns, yarns, techniques and new needles and hooks that are easier on hands. Always lots to share and in the group we have very experienced knitters and crocheters that will willingly get you started or answer most questions.

We will of course have a cuppa and a biscuit, anyone joining us will need to bring their own mug and special dietary needs. We will have tea and coffee bags, UHT milk and packet biscuits.

For further information, please contact Gloria Pocock at gapocock@bigpond.com or Regina Bennett at reginabennett@bigpond.com.

Car Boot Sale
2022-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Agnes Mudford Reserve, Redesdale, Redesdale
Give your clutter the boot!
Clean out your wardrobe, kitchen and garage and book a space for only $25. Bookings must be made by Saturday 4th of June.
Or come along on the day and have a browse, you might pick up a few treasures. There will also be a community BBQ to enjoy as well.
When: Saturday 11th June, 10am-2pm
Where: Agnes Mudford Reserve Redesdale
To book a space contact:
info@redesdale.net
0418 583 304

Coliban Springs - Open Gardens Victoria
2022-04-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-23 10:00 - 16:30 | Coliban Springs, 866 Coliban Park Road, Redesdale, Victoria, 3444, Australia
Come and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Coliban Springs open garden.
This large garden has evolved into many wonderful spaces with native plantings, drought tolerant species and a habitat for birds. This garden has a lovely flow with surprises around each corner. There’s a lovely casuarina wood and stunning lake with plentiful gardens and grassy areas.
Where: Coliban Springs, 866 Coliban Park Road, Redesdale Vic 3444
When: Saturday 23 April & Sunday 24 April, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Entry: $10 Adults/$6 Students/Under 18 free
For more information go to opengardensvictoria.org.au
To book head to TryBooking.

RRRC AGM
2022-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Redesdale Pavilion
AGM Public Notice

Reactivate Redesdale
2022-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Redesdale Reserve Oval
Let’s REACTIVATE REDESDALE!!!!!
Come and join everybody at the Redesdale Reserve from 6pm, Saturday 26th February.
Thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo there will be free food and drink, including spit-roast lamb and pork – vegetarians will be catered for.
Additionally, The Cousin Leonard Band, led by new locals Marty & Mandy Nelson-Williams, will be providing entertainment.
Meet you old and potential new friends that are now part of the Redesdale Community.
This will also be your chance to meet members of some of the many committees and groups that contribute to and service the diverse interests and activities in the Redesdale area:

Redesdale and District Association
Redesdale Recreation Reserve Committee
Redesdale CFA Brigade
Friends of the Stone Reserve
Bridge Connection Newspaper
Campaspe Valley Landcare Group Inc.
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Redesdale Tennis Association
Redesdale Hall Committee

Fire Awareness Night - December 4th
2021-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Agnes Mudford Reserve, Redesdale, Redesdale

Redesdale Community Hub Project "Meet and Greet"
2021-11-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Redesdale Hall
The City of Greater Bendigo warmly invites Redesdale community members to attend an upcoming ‘Meet and Greet’.
DATE: 30 November 2021.
TIME: Drop in anytime between 12pm-2pm. (Feel free to bring your lunch with you).
LOCATION: Redesdale Hall.
Rhonda Chapman and Tim Ford have been contracted (through CoGB) to support the Redesdale community to progress the Community Hub project after the successful completion of Stage 1 of the Plan- the hall kitchen redevelopment.
Rhonda will be leading this process and is internationally recognised as a specialist in community development and engagement.
Rhonda and Tim would like to meet people interested in the Community Hub project before getting started. This is an informal gathering to get to know each other a little and share stories. They will also briefly explain how they are proposing to work with you, answer any questions you may have and hear your suggestions.
Rhonda and Tim are Castlemaine locals with a long family history in the region. Tim’s mother (a Kelly), now 98, was born in Redesdale. They run a successful local business (CoHoots Coworking) and have been active community volunteers in Castlemaine and Chewton.
We would appreciate it if you could share the invite with your members and promote it within the broader community.

Could you also please let me know how you have gone making contact.
I hope you have a lovely rest of the week.
Anne

Anne Mangan (she/her)
Stronger Communities Officer
PO Box 733, Bendigo, VIC 3552
T +61 3 44086660
National Relay Service 133677 then quote +61 3 44086660
E a.mangan@Bendigo.vic.gov.au
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
The City of Greater Bendigo is on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country.

Redesdale Community Hall Kitchen Opening - Cancelled
2021-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Redesdale Hall
The City of Greater Bendigo have cancelled this event.
The amended date for the Community Hall Kitchen will be updated as soon as confirmed.
Stage one of the Community Precinct Project has been completed, with the official opening ceremony to be held on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 10.00am.
You are all welcome to come to the Redesdale Community Hall, checkout our wonderful new kitchen facility, and help acknowledge the City of Greater Bendigo council’s support to our community.

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

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.

Grounded thinking online workshop
2021-05-25 12:30 - 14:00, 2021-04-08 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

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

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&

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&

Looking for a virtual wellbeing break?
2021-04-28 11:00 - 13:30, 2021-03-30 12:30 - 15:00
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.
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.

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
2021-04-21 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&

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.

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

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**

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 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.

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
