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Hume Mens Shed Sunbury Clearance Sale
Hume Mens Shed Sunbury is having a huge clearance sale on Saturday, November 30. There will be lots of bargains, both new and old, and plenty of great options for Christmas presents or those wanting to stock up on tools. EFTPOS will be available. Head to the Shed on Saturday, November 30 at 158–160 Evans Street, Sunbury.
■ sunburymensshed.com or 0438 677 425
Cookbook Launch
The Macedon Ranges Potters will launch the book “The Potters Kitchen” on Saturday November 30 at The Old Auction House gallery in Kyneton. The book provides an insider’s look into the 14 members of the Macedon Ranges Potters, the inspiration behind their work and the recipes they cherish. Accompanied by vibrant photography, the book allows a peek into the homes, gardens and studios of the potters, with favourite dishes displayed on their own unique pottery. Meet the potters and sample some of their favourite recipes from 2–4pm. This is a free event. The artists’ work can be viewed on Instagram at @macedonrangespotters and @buttlejorrk.
The Old Auction House is located at 52–56 Mollison St, Kyneton open 7 days from 10am to 4pm.
Craft group exhibition
The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group Exhibition and Sale will be held on Saturday 30 November 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1 December 9am to 3pm at the Old Gisborne Court House, 4 Hamilton St, Gisborne. View exquisite art and craft work and speak to the artists who created them. The group has members working within a wide range of creative activities including painting, glass art, ceramics, jewellery, paper craft, woodwork, textile art and knitted crafts. All items are handcrafted and made locally.
■ Go to phoenixmrac.com or contact@phoenixmrac.com
Photographic Society
In 2025, the Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is moving to Jubilee Hall, 52 Smith St Macedon. Its meeting nights will change to the first and second Monday night of the month, with the first night of 2025 on Monday, February 3. Doors open at 7pm and the meeting begins at 7.30pm.The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more.
■www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au
Pizza and movie night
Merri Health Carer Services/Carer Gateway is hosting pizza and movie events on a fortnightly basis at Sunbury Youth Centre 51–53 Evans Street Sunbury for young carers aged 12-18 who assist with the care of a loved one, such as a sibling or parent who has a disability, mental illness or is an aged person. The next night is December 9.
■http://www.merrihealth.org.au/
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society
If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and your own family history, come along to meetings at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month, which from May will be at room five at the Global Learning Centre in Sunbury.
Insync Entertainment
Insync Entertainment is an all-female community choir, providing the opportunity to meet others who enjoy singing. The group is seeking new members to join the friendly choir. No auditions required. They rehearse at the Sunbury Baptist Church Hall every Monday from 7.15–9.30pm.
■ insyncentertainment@gmail.com
North Western District Pipe Band
The newly formed North Western District Pipe Band meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Diggers Rest Bowls Club. It is seeking experienced pipers and drummers to join the band and are also offering tuition for learners of all ages.
■Hank, 0412160576 or nwd.pipeband@gmail.com. Visit www.facebook.com/NorthWesternDistrictPipeBand?mibextid=ZbWKwL
WeightWatchers
Join like-minded community members wanting to achieve weight health. WeightWatchers meets every Tuesday at 5.30pm at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury.
■1800 958 288
Toastmasters
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20–9.30pm, at the Sunbury Community Centre, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury.
■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org
Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors (55 or older) meet on Mondays and Fridays from 10am–3pm. They are temporarily relocating to 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat.
■ 0434 400 754
One Voice Sunbury
The WOV Sunbury community choir is changing the world one voice at a time by providing an opportunity for people to meet and experience the joy of singing, often making friends through the shared experiences of singing and performing; although performing is not required.One Voice Sunbury community choir rehearses each Tuesday, from 6.30pm, at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House. A fun and welcoming choir, new members are welcome – just join in on the fun.
Pernaperna Women’s Group
The group is currently knitting and crocheting blankets for First Nations peoples in palliative care across Australia. Pernaerna is a friendly group who meet fortnightly at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, on a Thursday, from 1-3pm. It has established a bush tucker garden at Sunbury Neighbourhood House. New members warmly welcomed. If you don’t knit or garden but would just like to drop in for a chat, the group would love to meet you.
■ Joan, 0418 302 676
Hume Men’s Shed
The Hume Men’s Shed (Sunbury) is a non for profit organisation, meeting every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 158 Evans Street, Sunbury. The group caters for men be it carpentry, welding, metal work, gardening or just to chat.
■ sunburymensshed.com or 0438 677 425
Sunbury and Surrounds LGBTIQ Social Club
The club has an ongoing catch up every third Saturday at the Brown Cow Cafe in Rosenthal at 1pm. They can also be found on Facebook where they have chats, discussions and other events advertised.
Neighbourhood garden
Become part of Sunbury’s Neighbourhood Garden and grow edible and useful plants in a social group at Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. All skill sets are welcome.
■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au or 9740 6978
Sunbury Woodworkers Club
Join the Sunbury Woodworkers Club to learn woodturning. No experience or tools required. The club is a welcoming environment open to men and women who wish to learn. Meetings for new guests are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 730pm. Circular drive, Jackson’s Hill, Sunbury. Facebook: Sunbury Woodworkers Club.
■ Anita, 0417 402 795
VIEW Club
Sunbury-Macedon Ranges VIEW Club is a friendly women’s organisation and a valued part of The Smith Family. It meets on the third Friday of each month at 11am at Club Sunbury, Riddell Road, Sunbury. New members warmly welcome
■ Lee-anne, 0403 047 909
