Gisborne Swap Meet, Car Show and Train Day
On Sunday October 5 the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society & Macedon Ranges Motoring Club will hold a Swap meet, Car display and Miniature Train day at Steam Park, New Gisborne (Webb Cres) from 9am. Sites available for the day, a free ride on the miniature trains with every entry and food and refreshments available on site.
■ Contact Anthony on 0400 087 896 or www.gisbornevmrs.com
Free Men’s Night
The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group will be hosting a free Men’s Night, designed to provide a safe, relaxed setting for men of all ages to come together, build community, and have honest conversations about mental health. Former police sergeant and mental health advocate Mark Thomas will talk on the night. The free Men’s Night will take place at the Mount Macedon Golf Club, Thursday, October 23 at 6pm. A free BBQ dinner will be provided, with meat tray giveaways and free merchandise.
■ https://tinyurl.com/mtzupdnb
Lower bills, greater comfort: Energy saving upgrades for your home
Are your energy bills going up, but you’re still cold in winter and hot in summer? Learn about Hume City Council’s Home Energy Upgrades program offering quality, good-value energy saving products to Hume residents: split system cycle heating and cooling, heat pump hot water, rooftop solar and batteries, induction cooking, insulation and draught proofing. The program offers no obligation quotes through vetted supplies, help to access government rebates, plus additional Council rebates for eligible concession card holders. Happening Saturday, October 25, 11am to 12.30pm at the Sunbury Global Learning Centre, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury. Free event and all welcome with light refreshments provided.
■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/energy
Fire n Friends
The Kerrie ‘Fire n Friends’ Bonfire is Back by Demand! Mark your calendars — Saturday October 25 is the night to gather around the flames with a family-friendly event for all ages planned. Come and enjoy live local entertainment, the BBQ menu and foodvan, or BYO food and drink. Entry will be through donation. Bring your friends/families and come along for a warm night of community, connection, and celebration. Happening Saturday, October 25 from 5pm to 11pm at the Kerrie Hall.
■ https://www.facebook.com/KerrieHallinc
SNH Annual General Meeting
The 2025 AGM for Sunbury Neighbourhood House (SNH) will be held at the SNH premises at 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury at 7pm on Tuesday October 28. Phone 9740 6978 OR email win@sunburyhouse.com.au to register interest in attending.
■ www.sunburyhouse.com.au
With 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.
■ sunbury@withonevoice.org.au
Malmsbury Farmers and Makers Market
Locals and people from afar get along to this wonderful Farmers Market. Always the third Sunday of the month….fresh produce, wine, hot food, coffee, plants, artisan foods and crafts that are special. Musical entertainment whilst you shop and catch up with friends. Located at the picturesque Malmsbury Cricket Ground from 9am to 1pm.
■ Amy: 0423 726 695
Young Voices of Macedon
A community choir for children of the Macedon Ranges and beyond, Young Voices of Macedon rehearses at the House of the Rock, 247 Station Road, New Gisborne..The choir has separate programs for young children aged five to eight and older children. Rehearsals assist children in developing vocal technique, part singing skills, and general musicianship, across popular, classical, folk and music theatre styles. Rehearsals run on Thursdays, from 4.15pm, with afternoon tea and play time.
■ yvmacedon.org.au
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
Macedon Ranges Photographic Society
Are you into photography, just starting out, or a fully fledged professional? The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is your local camera club for friendship, photographic outings, workshops, guest presenters, competitions and more. Come along to a meeting on the first and second Monday of the month. Doors open at 7pm and the meeting starts at 7.30pm at Jubilee Hall, 52 Smith St Macedon.
■www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au, or info@macedon-ranges-photography.org.au
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
Sunbury Seniors
Sunbury Seniors (55 or older) meet on Mondays and Fridays from 9.30am–2.30pm. 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
Perna Perna Women’s Group
The group is currently knitting and crocheting blankets for First Nations peoples in palliative care across Australia. Perna Perna 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
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 7.30pm. Circular drive, Jackson’s Hill, Sunbury. Facebook: Sunbury Woodworkers Club.
■ Anita, 0417 402 795
