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May 2019
Buninyong Film Festival
The Buninyong Film Festival Committee is pleased to present it’s 27th Film Festival in the heart of Buninyong Village. This year’s Festival is bigger than ever before with now 3 days and 9 films being presented! The annual Buninyong Film Festival will be held over the weekend of 24-26 May 2019 and will once again showcase another sparkling array of arthouse films – from Spain, Lebanon, Italy and the USA, in addition to our favourite Australian documentaries and short films.…
Find out more »Ballarat Steam Train Rides
Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride our historical steam shuttles at Ballarat as part of the 2019 Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Alternatively, you can ride a transfer train from Newport to Ballarat or Ballarat to Newport. BOOK NOW - https://www.trybooking.com/BAYJP This year our steam train rides will be hauled by Y 112 and A2 986. LOCATION Newport to Ballarat Transfer, Newport Railway Station, Melbourne departing Friday 24th May 2019 at 2:00pm. Ballarat Heritage Weekend Shuttles, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 2) departing…
Find out more »Ballarat Steam Train Rides
Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride our historical steam shuttles at Ballarat as part of the 2019 Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Alternatively, you can ride a transfer train from Newport to Ballarat or Ballarat to Newport. BOOK NOW - https://www.trybooking.com/BAYJP This year our steam train rides will be hauled by Y 112 and A2 986. LOCATION Newport to Ballarat Transfer, Newport Railway Station, Melbourne departing Friday 24th May 2019 at 2:00pm. Ballarat Heritage Weekend Shuttles, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 2) departing…
Find out more »Childrens Pottery Class – Saturday Morning
Term 2 Classes 2019 Children’s Classes: eight week term 4th May – 22nd June ****Mid Term Enrolments Welcome **** casual attendance welcome **** (pay on arrival) Saturday 10-11.30am Set projects are explored using a range of handbuilding techniques. Projects hone both imagination and fine motor skills, and explore the 3Dimensional object within space taking into consideration proportion, design and personal creativity. $125.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes) Parents…
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…
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…
Find out more »Ballarat Market
The Ballarat Market (formerly the Trash and Trivia Market) opened on the 18th November 1979 and has been conducted at the Ballarat Showgrounds for all that time. The market is a fun day out with stalls laden with second hand wares, hand made crafts, home grown plants and vegetables, sweet treats, food stalls and trestles of toys, trinkets, trash and treasure. Members of the Rotary Club of Ballarat South initiated the project and have since been responsible for its operation…
Find out more »Daylesford Sunday Market @ the Station
Rain, hail or shine, the Daylesford Sunday Market operates every Sunday from 8.00 am until 3.00pm or 4.00pm at Daylesford Station. You’ll find stalls with everything from books to spare parts for the car, fresh local produce, clothing and collectables. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Plenty of free parking.
Find out more »Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held along the banks of the Avoca River and in Cambridge St. The tranquility of the venue adds to the enjoyment of meandering around the market. Between 50 and 70 stallholders provide a varied range of goods, including wine, crafts, fresh food, soaps, candles, plants, garden art, clothing, jewellery, lollies and more. Local community groups are encouraged to run the BBQ each month to raise funds for their organisation. The day starts with a bacon…
Find out more »Ballarat Steam Train Rides
Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride our historical steam shuttles at Ballarat as part of the 2019 Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Alternatively, you can ride a transfer train from Newport to Ballarat or Ballarat to Newport. BOOK NOW - https://www.trybooking.com/BAYJP This year our steam train rides will be hauled by Y 112 and A2 986. LOCATION Newport to Ballarat Transfer, Newport Railway Station, Melbourne departing Friday 24th May 2019 at 2:00pm. Ballarat Heritage Weekend Shuttles, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 2) departing…
Find out more »Faraway Storytelling
Step into the magical world of children’s adventures with Faraway Storytelling where you will travel from a world of dinosaurs to a toadstool village for fairies and all the places in between. Faraway Storytelling at Collins Booksellers will be held every Tuesday at 10am. It is ideal for children aged 3 - 5 years and for parents who want to relax for a moment while their children listen to a story for half an hour. The heritage-listed location of ‘Collins…
Find out more »Mums & Bubs Drop in Days (Dads welcome too)
Drop in Sessions for mums & bubs, toddlers & pre-schoolers - Dads Welcome Too! Drop in anytime any Tuesday between 11am-3pm with your bub, toddler or pre-schooler, have a cuppa and indulge in some clay play. $15 includes studio access, coffee & tea, clay and kiln firing. No booking required.
Find out more »Early Start: Art to Grow Up With
Early StART is an exciting new program which introduces very young children to the Gallery environment for experiences that are both fun and creative. Join a fun session in the Gallery itself, looking at images and themes in the art around you, creating artworks in response to what you see, and discovering some great tips on engaging with your child through art. After the session, head to Kittelty’s for a coffee and a babyccino, with a 10% discount for Early StARTers.…
Find out more »Childrens Pottery Class – Wednesday Afternoons
Term 2 Classes 2019 Children’s Classes: eight week term 1st May – 19th June ****Mid Term Enrolments Welcome **** casual attendance welcome **** (pay on arrival) Wednesday 4-5.30pm Set projects are explored using a range of handbuilding techniques. Projects hone both imagination and fine motor skills, and explore the 3Dimensional object within space taking into consideration proportion, design and personal creativity. $125.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes) Clay…
Find out more »June 2019
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 »Beaufort Market
A great country market in a great country town, held on the first Saturday of the month including a mix of food, arts, crafts, collectibles, plants and heaps more. A mix of regional produce, arts, crafts, collectibles, plants and heaps more. If you’re a market stall holder and looking for new outlets, why not give us a call on 0474 982 867.
Find out more »Childrens Pottery Class – Saturday Morning
Term 2 Classes 2019 Children’s Classes: eight week term 4th May – 22nd June ****Mid Term Enrolments Welcome **** casual attendance welcome **** (pay on arrival) Saturday 10-11.30am Set projects are explored using a range of handbuilding techniques. Projects hone both imagination and fine motor skills, and explore the 3Dimensional object within space taking into consideration proportion, design and personal creativity. $125.00 per term (materials and glazing not included: these costs will vary dependent on what a student makes) Parents…
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…
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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