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 and is seeking experienced pipers and drummers to join the band. The band is also offering tuition for learners of all ages.
■ Hank, 0412 160 576, or nwd.pipeband@gmail.com
Bacchus Marsh CWA
Spring has sprung and the weather will be warming up, so now is a great time to support the Bacchus Marsh CWA Pie Drive. Tony’s Pies are an easy, inexpensive and filling meal for those nights where you’re rushing the kids from school pick-up to sports or other after-school activities. The group encourage their local friends and followers to support this fundraiser to make the pie drive, which started on Monday September 9, a roaring success. Purchase freshly baked sweet and savoury pies for a great price (vegetarian options available too) and online safely.
■ www.facebook.com/events/379974124831779
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club
The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 10am at Melton Country Club on Reserve Road. New members are welcome.
■ Ann 0425 705 150
Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show
Entries will soon open for the annual show at the Town Hall. Flower and Produce, Cake Decorating & Photo Competitions, Plant Sales, Children’s Activities and more! Save the date for a local family event on the weekend of October 26-27, 2024.
■ Nicki Paull, 0418 363 305
Melton South Community Centre
In partnership with the ATO, the Melton South Community Centre is offering free Tax Help from now until October 28. 45-minute appointments are available to individuals wanting to complete their 2023-24 tax return; eligibility criteria apply. Appointments on Monday afternoons only; Hindi-language assistance available.
■ 9747 8576
Learn how to create a variety of classic and delicious biscuits at home in Melton South Community Centre’s new Teatime Treats workshop from 10am-2pm on Sunday September 15. Perfect for curling up with a cuppa, this assortment of chocolate, jam and iced biscuits are sure to become household favourites for years to come! Everything is provided. $60/$55 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Get a head start on your spring harvest in Melton South Community Centre’s new Spring Vegie Gardening workshop (9:30am-12pm, Saturday September 14). Ideal for first-time vegie gardeners, this workshop will give you the opportunity to learn all the essentials from a qualified horticulturalist so you can get your produce thriving. Everything is provided, and attendees receive starter packs to take home. $50/$45 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Melton South Community Centre’s term three program is available now and all courses are open for enrolments. Get the program at meltonsouth.org.au or pick up a copy at the centre, located at 41 Exford Road Melton South.
■ 9747 8576
Bacchus Marsh Ladies Probus Club
Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 10am to noon at the Avenue Bowling Club on 254 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
■ Krystyna, bacchusmarshladiesprobus@gmail.com
Community band
The Greater Western Community Band meets Thursdays from 7.30 – 9.30pm. Rehearsal venue is the Bridge Road Community Centre, Strathtulloh (Melton South). The band is available for events. Brass, woodwind and percussion players are always welcome.
■ Sally Hamond, 0401474582
Fishing club
Didyabringyarodalong Angling Club of Melton and Bacchus Marsh is a fishing club that welcomes and encourages people of all ages, genders and fishing abilities to partake in enjoying the outdoors in a relaxing and friendly environment. The club holds monthly fishing competitions at various locations, fresh and saltwater. New members are most welcome. Upcoming events will be listed on this page.
■ Andrew, 0407 303 438, or Wayne, 0414 785 366
Lights of Wisdom
The Bahá’ís of Moorabool invite you to Lights of Wisdom, a tranquil space to share the insights from the great spiritual traditions of mankind. Sessions will be held at the Lerderderg Library, Bacchus Marsh, every first Friday of the month. Starting time: 7.30pm. Entry is free.
Seniors’ lunch
Deer Park Branch of National Seniors Australia hosts a lunch on the third Friday of each month at different venues. The group also arranges activities each month, sometimes to the theatre, morning melodies, train or bus trip. The group also holds a general meeting at The Club in Caroline Springs on the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm. Locals are invited to join in for lunch or just attend the meeting and make new friends.
■ Pamela, pcostello46@hotmail.com
Cancer Support Group
MelMarsh Prostate Cancer Support Group is for prostate cancer patients and their carers and meets on the first Thursday of the month, from 12.30-2pm, at Melton South Community Centre. Attendees are encouraged as members share their journeys through what could be a very traumatic time of their lives. Explanations of medical terminology used in the treatment of this cancer are given in this group.
■ Grenville, 0412 741 865
Chatty Cafe Melton
Are you feeling lonely, isolated or just wanting to make some new friends? If so, Chatty Cafe is for you. The group meets on Friday mornings at 10am for delicious free coffee from Latin foods and wines at 10 Wallace Square, Melton.
■ www.facebook.com/groups/352071857283331
Women’s Support Group
Women’s Support Group Melton is for any women who feel they would like to attend a peer support group which is relaxed, friendly and non-judgemental. The group meets weekly at 1pm on Mondays (except for public holidays) at Djerriwarrh Neighbourhood House, 239 Station Road, Melton. The group can discuss most subjects that may be of help
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Caroline Springs Rotary
The Rotary Club of Caroline Springs is inviting new guests to join its meetings in person or via Zoom. Meetings are held every Wednesday at the Western Emergency Relief Network in Ravenhall from 7pm.
■rotarycarolinesprings@gmail.com
The Gap on Graham
The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years, at 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old.
■Val, 0414 769 605
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday, from 5-8pm, at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness. Focusing on senior men’s mental and physical wellbeing. Join the group for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
■ meltonmensgroup.home.blog
Take weight off naturally
Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.
■Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
Parkinson’s support group
The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers are welcome.
■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Parkinson’s support group
The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers are welcome
■ Helen, 0409 186 576
