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September 2020
Stocklands Indoor Walk
Indoor walking group at Stockland Wendouree. Meet at Muffin Break café at 7.55am for 8am walk. All ages welcome. Pram friendly.
Find out more »Indoor Health Walk
Badminton Stadium Indoor Walk Tuesdays 10am at 407 Dowling Street. Health walk with opportunity to rest also opportunity to walk further and faster. Cuppa after 45 minute walk.
Find out more »Ballarat Botanical Gardens: Growing Friends Nursery
The Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Nursery has re-opened and is full of fabulous plants. Located at the rear of the Robert Clark Horticultural Centre it is open Tuesday afternoons and the second Sunday of the month, 1-4pm.
Find out more »Ballarat Writers – Members Night
Our Members’ Nights are held on the last Wednesday of each month (except December). They are held at The Bunch of Grapes Hotel, at 401 Pleasant St South, which has a private room that is easily accessible – no stairs! Come along at 7pm or enjoy dinner beforehand – the kitchen is open from 5.30pm.
Find out more »Trivia Night at the Mallow
Free Trivia. 7:30pm start. $18 burgers and $15 jugs of beer. Prizes and booze to be won.
Find out more »Trivia at Freight
Trivia at Freight is on every Wednesday night from 7:30PM, and we have $15 Burgers and Happy Hour Beer prices all night to boot. To book a table, give us a buzz or call us.
Find out more »October 2020
Rotary Club of Ballarat South
Members and guests are invited to join us at our weekly Dinner Meeting, where we will be kept up to date with the happenings of the Club, Rotary Australian, Rotary International, a variety of guest speakers, socialisation, fun, networking, industry visits and much more.
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Ballarat Green Drinks
Green drinks is a non political "get together" of like minded people from a variety of backgrounds. Typically we have a short presentation and then get together for a chat. It is a way for people interested in sustainability and the environment to meet socially. Ballarat Green Drinks is a subsidiary of the world wide “Green Drinks” movement www.greendrinks.org Check Facebook for this month's topic/speakers.
Find out more »Trivia at Brown Hill Pub
Every Thursday night the Brown Hill Hotel hosts a trivia night from 7:30PM. The trivia night features everything from music to science, geography to movies. There are drinks to be won throughout the night, and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd (1 - $50 voucher, 2 - 2 Bottles of Wine, 3 - 6 Pack of Beer). This is a FREE event.
Find out more »English as a Second Language Level 2
The lack of conversational English skills is the biggest thing that gets in the way of gaining work. Practice your skills with us to prepare you for work and connect better with your community. Contact reception for more information: Phone: 5329 3273 Email: reception@ballaratnc.org.au
Find out more »Lake Wendouree Outdoor Walk
Fridays 10am meet outside Boatshed Restaurant on Wendouree Parade. Health walk with opportunity to rest. 2 walk groups, short and supported (shorter walk at gentle pace, a 30 to 45 min walk) or faster and further (up to 6k full walk of Lake, a 60 to 70 min walk). Cuppa in Boatshed Restaurant after walk. Nice scones!
Find out more »Ballarat: Peaceful demonstration
Every Friday evening, we will be conducting our weekly peaceful demonstration in Ballarat. Meet at the Titanic Bandstand in Sturt Street, opposite Camp Street at 5:00pm for a briefing. The action will commence at roughly 5:30pm. Signs and placards will be provided. The intention is to conduct a 'walk around' the intersections in Sturt Street, near the Town Hall, to raise awareness of Extinction Rebellion and draw attention to the Climate Emergency.
Find out more »Ballarat Parkrun
What is Ballarat parkrun? It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock. When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am Where is it? The event takes place at Victoria Park, Sturt Street, Ballarat, Vic, 3350. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it's free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get…
Find out more »Bridge Mall Farmers Market
Buy direct from the farmers, bakers, growers and makers. Sample fabulous food and wine, enjoy a coffee and a tasty bite to eat while listening to local artists playing live in the Mall. Free Animal Farm, and enjoy the Face painting, Jumping Castle or the Playground throughout the day. The market offers a fun and vibrant community hub with stacks of activities, local music, community events and bagfuls of information. Speaking of which, please bring your own bags because we like to minimise our…
Find out more »Design Market
Next time you come to the Bridge Mall Farmers Market you should check out our new addition the ‘Bridge Mall Design Market’, full of local Ballarat designers. Have a gift to buy? Or want to treat yourself?
Find out more »Daylesford Farmers Market
The farmer's market offers fair exchange for the time and energy put in by farmers and producers to grow and make top quality foods, which will feed and nourish their customers. There is an opportunity to talk with producers and learn more about the various products, nutrients and uses, etc on offer. The Daylesford Farmers Market offers true value to consumers and the farmers who produce and grow the food.
Find out more »Saturday 6K Lake Walk
Sat 6k Lake Walkers meet 9.20am weekly at Pleasant St Roundabout at Lake Wendouree. Gentle pace 70 minute walk of lake. Good conversation. Coffee opportunity after walk.
Find out more »Ballarat Produce Swap
Regular monthly communal produce swap, where goods can be placed on the swap table, and whatever is needed is taken. Nothing is sold, although a donation to the host - the Ballarat Community Garden is always appreciated. Anything left at the end of the swap is taken to # Food is Free Laneway. While the focus of the swap is on produce, many other things are swapped - seeds, plants, baked goods, recycled items, books, knowledge and experience. The kettle…
Find out more »Kids rockclimbing at BALC
Rock climbing is a fantastic way to keep fit while having fun at the same time! Come and give it a go for yourself! Our rock climbing wall features 6 auto belays with 18 different routes to choose from, varying in difficulty. Our rock climbing wall is ideal for the whole family. Children must be at least 5 years to climb. Children aged 5-12 years do not need to climb with an adult in the Saturday sessions. Children aged 5-10 years…
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